Definitions for "Elemi"
A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. Amyris elemifera yields Mexican elemi; Canarium commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters.
This essential oil is extracted from Canarium luzonicum, a Philippine tree that is also called Pili.
fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense