ELEMI or canarium luzonicum
This tropical tree, which grows up to 30m high, yields a honey-like gum made up of resin and essential oil. In folk tradition it has long been used for skin care, respiratory complaints and as a general stimulant, with it’s balsam-like, lemony scent.
Traditionally it has been used to treat: cuts and wounds, aging skin, inflammations, wrinkles, catarrh, bronchial conditions, stress.