Elemi n. : A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. A. elemifera yields Mexican elemi; C. commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters.

Example:
Which is the better skin care range for anti-aging and rosacea: Elemis or Pevonia?

Taxonomy
resin, elemi oil, unranked, free encyclopedia, Canarium luzonicum, fragrant resin, genus, Davis, History, United Kingdom, search, Family, Species, the Philippines, pale yellow, substance, consistency, Sapindales.

Defination from the web:
Elemi is used as a herbal medicine to treat bronchitis, catarrh, extreme coughing, mature skin, scars, stress, and wounds. ... The word elemi has been used at various times to denote different resins. ...