Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Elemi


Canarium luzonicum -extracted from the steam distillation of the gum resin of the Pili Tree. Slightly spice, citrusy, balsam.  Native to Philippines & Moluccas. 

Appears to be non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant at low doses. There are no known threats except that elemi essential oil can be irritating for people with certain skin types. Therefore, it should not be applied to the skin of babies.


CHARACTER: "Sympathetic Wonder" Peaceful, Exciting, Wonderment,
ETHERIC COLORS: Bright Orange, Reddish tinge into Yellow-Green
CRYSTALS:  Rutilated Quartz, Smoky Quartz   
 ELEMENT:  Air, Light & Fire  
CHAKRA: 7
PERFUME NOTE: Base to Middle
ASTRO:  Sun
ENERGY TYPE:  2, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpene

USE FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Comfort, Fortifying, Soothing, calm, stillness, contentment, compassion, peace, brightens spirit

USED TO COUNTERACT THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES:
Nervous, Stress, Anxiety, Panic

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Skin care, infection, inflammation, bronchitis, coughs, congestion, eczema, wounds, joint pain, digestive disorders

PROPERTIES: , antiseptic, balsamic, expectorant,  stomachic, tonic, analgesic, immune system stimulant


PERSONALITY:  (Similar to Frankincense) lifts, raises and energizes.   Perfect for people who need a reminder that life is not just about making it through from weary day to another, but that there is more to life… better things, brighter experiences.
+Compassionate, interesting, Soothing, calm
+Strength, fortitude, maturity, conscientiousness, confident, efficient.
+Sympathetic
+Believe they’re protected in ways that the rest of us are not.
+ sensitive to atmospheres.
+Sense the intentions of other people.
+Warm, kind hearted; Make people feel confident & secure. Friendly, loving.
+Advice is down-to-earth, practical.

“Stillness enters, quiet need to hear our own soul speak from deep within.  Awakens the knowing that is hushed in the waking dream of reality.  Speaks to inner being.  Wraps us in a cloak of sympathy when our spirit is in need of comfort.  Offers the uplifting we need to reconnect to all parts of our being.”  Valerie Worwood


ARCHETYPES:  COUNSELOR, CHILD WOUNDED, MENTOR

Blends well with MYRRH, FRANKINCESE, CISTUS, ROSEMARY, LAVENDER, SAGE, CINNAMON & other spices.

Key constituents:  limonene (78%) phellandrene, dipenten, elemol, elmicin, terpineol, carvone, terpinolene, among others.


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