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Topic: Elemi


  
  Elemi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elemi Canarium luzonicum is a tree native to the Philippine Islands, and an oleo-resin harvested from it.
Elemi resin is a pale yellow substance, of honey -like consistency.
Aromatic elemi oil is steam distilled from the resin.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elemi   (81 words)

  
 US Dispensatory, 1918: Elemi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The elemi is obtained by incisions into the trees, through which the juice flows and concretes upon the bark.
93), the Manila elemi is derived from the Canarium luzonicum Miq.
The two varieties of elemi that have been investigated chemically are the Manila, or soft elemi, and the Brazilian, or hard elemi.
www.ibiblio.org /herbmed/eclectic/usdisp/canarium.html   (491 words)

  
 King's American Dispensatory, 1898: Elemi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Externally it has a light, canary-yellow color, and, as found in commerce, is largely solidified, presenting an opaque and granular fracture, due to the crystallization of the resin.
Deville, on the other hand (1841), found oil of elemi to be laevogyre.
Elemi is, however, only used in European medicine externally, in plaster and ointment form, as a dressing for burns, indolent sores, etc.
www.ibiblio.org /herbmed/eclectic/kings/canarium.html   (774 words)

  
 ITDG - East Africa - Elemi triangle: a theatre of armed cattle rustling
By analyzing why, until recently, the Elemi has been 'unwanted' and hence not economically developed by any regional government, differences of perception and significance of the area between the authorities and the local herders abounds.
On the one hand, the forage-rich pastures of Elemi have been the cause for war among Elemi communities and an enigma to colonial surveyors who could not determine their''ownership' and extent.
On the other hand, failure to administer the region in the last century reflects the lack of attractiveness to the authorities that have not agreed on infrastructure development, security and grazing arrangements for the benefit of their respective nomadic populations.
www.itdg.org /?id=peace6_elemi   (576 words)

  
 Elemi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is distilled from the gum of a tree originating in the Philippines.
Elemi was used by a 17th-century physician, J. Wecker, on the battle wounds of soldiers.
Elemi is highly regarded today for soothing sore muscles, protecting skin, and stimulating nerves.
www.therealessentials.com /3540.html   (94 words)

  
 List of All Products
Known as Canarium Iuzonicum, this essential oil is distilled from the gum of a tree originating from the Philippines.
Elemi has been used in Europe for hundreds of years in salves for skin, forming the bases of the celebrated healing ointments such as baumeparalytique.
Elemi belonged to the same botanical family as frankincense and myrrh (Burseraceae).
www.fortunebiz.com /YoungLiving/en-us/p_146.html   (86 words)

  
 Elemi Essential oil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Elemi oil is extracted from a tropical tree of the same name.
Elemi trees exude a resin that solidifies on contact with the air.
Elemi has been cited as a remedy or use for all the conditions listed below.
www.aromaguide.co.uk /oil/elemi   (142 words)

  
 ELEMI - LoveToKnow Article on ELEMI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Burseraceae), which when fresh and of good quality is a pale yellow granular substance, of honey-like consistency, but which gradually hardens with age.
It is soluble in alcohol and ether, and has a spicy taste with a smell like fennel.
In the 17th and 18th centuries the term elemi usually denoted an oleo-resin (American or Brazilian elemi) obtained from trees of the genus Icica in Brazil, and still earlier it meant oriental or African elemi, derived from Boswellia Frereana, which flourishes in the neighborhood of Cape Gardafui.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /E/EL/ELEMI.htm   (150 words)

  
 BoDD (Botanical Dermatology Database) - BURSERACEAE
Manila elemi and elemi oil are derived from Canarium commune L., Canarium luzonicum A. Gray, or Canarium ovatum Engl.
The fragrance raw material known as elemi oil is prepared by steam distillation of Manila elemi.
Elemi oil, when applied for 24 hours under occlusion to intact or abraded rabbit skin, was found to be slightly irritant.
bodd.cf.ac.uk /BotDermFolder/BotDermB/BURS.html   (1642 words)

  
 Elemi
Traditionally, it has been used in Europe in salves for the skin and is included in celebrated healing ointments such as baume paralytique.
Elemi was used by 17th-century physician J.J. Weacker on the battle wounds of soldiers.
Elemi is highly regarded today for soothing muscle pain associated with exercise and for protecting the skin.
www.betteressentialoils.com /products/3540.asp   (137 words)

  
 Elemi Essential Oil, Elemi Oil
Plant: This tree begins to produce the resin used to make Elemi oil once it has started producing leaves, and stops when the leaf production stops.
The resin exudes from the trunk of the tree naturally, and solidifies when it comes in contact with the air.
Oil: The oil is obtained from the resin that oozes from the trunk of the Elemi tree.
www.aroma-pure.com /elemi.htm   (81 words)

  
 Naturallythinking: Elemi Essential Oil 10ml, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Flower Remedies Essential oils Essiac Tea. ...
Elemi is believed to stimulate the immune system, thus being a key ingredient in any "preventive” blend.
A relative of the trees that produce frankincense and myrrh, like its more famous cousins Elemi has traditionally been used to treat respiratory ailments.
Some authorities recommend Elemi for meditation blends, especially to aid in visualization.
www.naturallythinking.net /shop/details.asp?prodID=214   (242 words)

  
 Essential Oils Descriptions e-g
Elemi oil has an aroma reminiscent of lemon pepper, with a drydown that is balsamic, and both sweet and spicy.
Worwood says that Elemi is useful in emotional healing, to encourage calming, compassion and peace.
Bergamot, Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Orange Blossom Absolute, Oakmoss, Palma Rosa, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang.
www.naturesgift.com /essential/descriptione-g.htm   (3406 words)

  
 Elemi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Synonyms -- Manila Elemi, Elemi Gum, Elemi Resin
The gum or oleoresin is used locally for skin care, respiratory complaints and as a general stimulant.
Elemi was one of the aromatic's used by the ancient Egyptians for the embalming process.
www.tripleaspectherbs.com /Essoils/elemi.htm   (305 words)

  
 Oshadhi Elemi 10 ml
Elemi was used in ancient times by the Egyptians.
It is a tropical tree that grows up to 100 feet high and is related to the trees that produce frankincense and myrrh.
Massage, bath, diffusion--there are endless opportunities for using Oshadhi genuine and authentic essential oils.
spafeatures.com /osh1340-0010.html   (124 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Quezon (Philippines Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
A long, narrow province bordering on the Philippine Sea and containing in part the rugged Sierra Madre Mts., it is an excellent source of timber.
It produces coconuts and copra and has plywood mills and major wood-product manufactures, most notably Manila elemi (an oleoresin).
Formerly called Tayabas, its name was changed in 1946 to honor President Manuel Quezon, who was born there, in the village of Baler.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/Q/Quezon.html   (152 words)

  
 Coconut Tree House: Gum Elemi
They are informally decorated with wicker and Indonesian teak furniture and are situated on 2 acres of exotic gardens complete with hammocks, bar-b-Q grill and a fresh-water swimming pool.
Gum elemi is also in walking distance to the beach.
Only 5 minutes from Nassau International Airport, Gum elemi overlooks a rare 7-mile reef and is situated on Nassau's west side-forty minutes from downtown.
www.islandeaze.com /cocotreehouse/gumelemi.html   (470 words)

  
 Elemi Cinamon
Warming and exfoliating, this bar is filled with pure emollient oils of Coconut, Olive, Palm, Castor Bean, Sweet Almond, and Wheat Germ, and enhanced with the essential oils of elemi and cinnamon.
Poppy seeds make this bar great for exfoliating dry and scratchy skin, to leave it soft and silky with a warm all-over feeling.
Shea butter makes it extra good to dry skin, and the Wheat Germ gives your skin the extra boost of vitamin E it needs after a hard day.
www.earthsoap.com /R015.asp   (107 words)

  
 elemi - OneLook Dictionary Search
ELEMI : 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica [ home, info ]
Phrases that include elemi : gum elemi, elemi figs, figs elemi
Words similar to elemi : gum elemi, oleoresin, resin, more...
www.onelook.com /?w=elemi&ls=a   (243 words)

  
 Elemi
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Elemi - Camarium luzonicum - Phillipines - Some historical uses: Bronchitis, catarrhal conditions, unproductive coughs, nervous exhaustion, stress-related conditions, aged skin, infected cuts and wounds, inflammations, wrinkles, rejuvenation, may also be fortifying.
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
www.zhealthinfo.com /elemi.html   (84 words)

  
 Essential Oil Information and Herbal Dictionary by Woman Be Wise Soaps, Inc. Herbal Encyclopedia
It blends well with bergamot, benzoin, cedarwood, the citrus oils, clary sage, cypress, elemi, fir needle, frankincense, galbanum, geranium, lavender, oak moss, pine, rosemary, sandalwood, tulu balsam, and vetiver.
Berries and extracts are used in diuretic and laxative preparations, flea and tick repellants, spicy fragrances and aftershaves.
It blends well with basil, cedarwood, cinnamon, citronella, elemi, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, labdanum, lavender, orange, oregano, parsley, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, the spice oils, and thyme, It is said to clear the head and aid memory, and is an anitmicrobial and antioxidant.
www.womanbewise.com /encyclo.html   (7653 words)

  
 Elemi Essential Oil Amphora Aromatics Essential oils and Aromatherapy products.
Elemi Essential Oil Amphora Aromatics Essential oils and Aromatherapy products.
The gum is resinous and is distilled to produce the essential oil
Elemi was used by the ancient Egyptians for embalming.
www.amphora-retail.com /elemi-essential-10ml-p-313.html   (139 words)

  
 Elemi
Citrus-like and a little spicy, Elemi oil has been a popular oil in Europe since the 15th century.
Used in old fashioned unguents, and still employed in medicinal preparations and pharmaceutical plasters, Elemi oil is also an ingredient of soaps and incense.
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www.aromatherapyeoc.com /site/708355/product/900-3841642   (175 words)

  
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By contacting us we can take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is correct before we use or disclose it again.
Elemi Pty Ltd has implemented security measures to ensure that your personal information is kept safe from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
www.lydiajordane.com.au /privacyp.html   (1483 words)

  
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Elemi is used in aromatherapy and magick to strengthen psychic talents, calm strained nerves, be helpful for manic depression and schizophrenia, treat nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions; act as a topical anti-inflammatory, heal infected cuts, be good for aged skin, rejuvenation and wrinkles; help with bronchitis, catarrhal conditions, and nonproductive coughs.
History: Fragrant oils have been used to perfume and medicate the body since before the time of Christianity.
For serious medical conditions, consult a medical professional.
www.dreaminggates.com /o-elemi.htm   (132 words)

  
 M.M.P.N.D. - Sorting Canarium names
ENGLISH : Queensland elemi tree (Aust.)., Queensland native nut (Aust.), Scrub turpentine.
It is generally agreed that the universal word "elemi" defines a resin (gum) in many languages.
In English we should distinguish between the "elemi resin" and the "elemi tree".
www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au /Sorting/Canarium.html   (546 words)

  
 elemi absolute
Ethyl alcohol is a comparatively poor solvent for elemi, but some perfumers prefer to extract only once with one or two parts of ethyl alcohol.
It will be necessary to filtrate the extract before it cools off.
A smaller yield of resinoid is thus obtained, but it presents the heart of the fragrance of elemi in a more concentrated form and higher concentration of the rare but important oxygenated components of elemi.
www.thegoodscentscompany.com /data/ab1004651.html   (80 words)

  
 Gum Elemi Townhouses of Gambier - Nassau - Gum Elemi Townhouses of Gambier reviews - TripAdvisor
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 Essential Oils. Natural Aromatherapy Products. Belle's Botanicals
Juniper Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation from juniper berries.
Juniper has a strong, sweet, balsamic aroma that blends with benzoin, cedarwood, citrus, clary sage, elemi, eucalyptus, fennel, fir needle, galbanum, geranium, labdanum, lavender, lavandin, oakmoss, pine, rosemary, sandalwood and vetiver.
Do not use during pregnancy, or if you have kidney disease.
www.belles-botanicals.com /oilsEO.htm   (2446 words)

  
 Sort, sorting
Another interesting question is, what is Critticall able to do with QuickSort:
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As we can see, "The doctored one" sorts from the top to the bottom, while the original Quick jumps from one to another area of the array.
www.critticall.com /sort.html   (286 words)

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