Elemi

(ef-em-i). A concrete resinous exudation probably derived from the Canarium commune, although its botanic source is still undetermined. It contains a crystalline resin, Elemin or Amyrin. Its action is similar to those of the turpentines generally. E., Unguent. (B. P.), elemi and simple ointment; it is used as an application to indolent sores and boils. Many other resins are known to commerce as elemi. In general, the elemis are softer than the copals; and they may be cla ed together as a group of somewhat hard oleo-resins. See Resins .