elemi

/el-uh-mee/US // ˈɛl ə mi //UK // (ˈɛlɪmɪ) //

艾莱米

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
plural el·e·mis.
- : any of various fragrant resins from certain trees, especially Canarium commune, used chiefly in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, ointments, and in perfumery.

The incised trunk exudes a gum-resin called brea blanca (white pitch) in the Philippines and elemi in Europe.
We believe that elemi possesses the same properties as copaiba, and that its indications for internal use are the same.
The elemi of the shops is often adulterated, but more frequently a factitious kind is sold for the genuine gum.
Myrrh, frankincense, and the gum-elemi of commerce are among their products.
In this state they should be dressed with a little resin cerate or elemi ointment.