Oil of the Week: Elemi

This week I wanted to focus on the practice of forgiveness. Forgiveness of ourselves and forgiveness of others. Believe it or not essential oils can help us with this!

Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is a tropical tree native to the Philippines and the Moluccas. The oil comes from the tree resin. It has a spicy, lemony, fresh balsam scent.

You are probably wondering how this can help with forgiveness! Emotionally and energetically, elemi helps relieve our minds of ongoing stress, while at the same time encouraging feelings of calmness, compassion, peace, and contentment. It helps us connect with our inner feelings. When we get help with these letting go we can start the process of forgiveness!

Physically, elemi is also known to rejuvenate the skin, ease congestion on a respiratory and circulatory level. It can strengthen our immune system with it's antiseptic properties.

Happy oiling friends. I wish you a week of calm, peace, and some forgiveness ❤️