ELEMI

The resinous exudation of the Amyris elemi- /era, brought from the West Indies: it yields a volatile oil on distillation. It is used in ointments, giving them a gently stimulating character, and adding to their viscidity. Th>' compound elemi ointment of the Pharmaeopo.'ii is a go«>d preparation of this kind, and resembles the yellow baaiiicon of old pharmacy. [s. 406]