Aromatherapy Share - Essence of the Week: Elemi...

Elemi is a gum resin from an evergreen tree in the Frankincense family. In fact, Elemi is known as the "poor man's Frankincense" because of her properties and uses that match that vibration. She is extracted from the tree by "tapping" and releasing the flow of resin from the bark. Her name means "as above, so is below", and reminds us of her connection between the physical and Divine planes of existence.

Elemi is a wonderful plant medicine for virus', fungus, immunity, and the lungs. She helps to balance the stomach, stimulate the thymus gland, and rejuvenate the skin. Elemi can fight against infected wounds, amoebic infections, gangrene, and fungal growths. She addresses insomnia, exhaustion, and mood swings, acting like a shield to protect from negativity, worry, and fear. When we are ready to open the heart, let go of harmful emotions, awaken our true self within, and face the greatest challenges with strength and grace, then Elemi is ready to support the healing journey. She is a bridge between the mind and the heart, while calming, centering, and uplifting the being to a greater sense of purpose.

Anoint 5-10 drops onto the chest for the lungs, the belly for digestive issues, the skin for infections and growths, and over the heart for emotional strength and harmony. She is neutral for most skin types, but it is always advised to do a skin patch on the inner arm to see how any plant responds to the body. With Love and a vision, Elemi can help to manifest Divine energies into our lives for the highest and greatest good of all.