Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) Resin Oil Distillation Plant

An Elemi resin oil distillation plant is a specialized facility designed to extract essential oil from the resin of the Elemi tree (Canarium luzonicum), native to the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. Elemi resin is a fragrant, pale yellow resin known for its fresh, citrusy, spicy, and balsamic aroma, commonly used in perfumes, cosmetics, aromatherapy, and traditional medicine for its soothing and antimicrobial properties.

The extraction process primarily involves steam distillation, where the harvested Elemi resin is placed in stainless steel distillation chambers. Steam is passed through the resin, vaporizing the volatile aromatic compounds. The vapors are then condensed and collected, separating the essential oil from the resin. The oil is filtered and stored in airtight, dark containers to maintain its quality and aromatic profile.

Modern Elemi resin oil distillation plants are equipped with high-efficiency boilers, corrosion-resistant distillation units, condensers, and oil separators, often featuring automated control systems to optimize temperature and pressure for maximum yield and oil purity. Elemi essential oil contains active constituents such as limonene, elemol, and terpineol, which contribute to its distinctive fragrance and therapeutic effects. The plant follows stringent quality control and hygiene standards, producing high-grade Elemi oil for use in fragrance, cosmetic, and wellness industries.