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Benzoin Styrax benzoin

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Common Names
Benzoin , Friar's balsam
Botanical Name
Styrax benzoin
Family
STYRACACEAE
Benzoin Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Asthma * Bronchitis * Deodorants/Perfumes * Eczema * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Properties: Carminative* Cardic tonic Cordial* Deodorant* Diuretic* Expectorant* Sedative* Vulnerary* Antirheumatic* Muscle Relaxant* Circulation* Antiperspirant/Deodorants* Aromatic*
Parts Used: resin
Constituents:
Traditions: Southeast Asia *

Benzoin resin is a yang sedative, and has a pronounced effect on congestion, seemingly to melt away blockages. It is an expectorant, and warms and tones the heart and circulation. Use benzoin resin in external skin applications to heal cuts and sooth inflammation.


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Certified Organic Benzoin resin oil
(Styrax tonkinesis) Origin- Indonesia Method of Cultivation- Wildharvested Common Method Of Extraction: Solvent extraction Parts Used: Resin Note Classification: Base Aroma: Sweet, warm-scented, vanilla-like scent, caramel, warm honey, a little waxy
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annies aromatherapy essential oils Benzoin resin absolute is a thick, brownish-yellow oil with a sweet, balsamic odor with a hint of vanilla. Used as a preservative in cosmetics and a fixative for perfumes.The sweet fragrance has been used in incense blends for thousands of years. A rose and benzoin combination is a pleasant, soothing scent.
Side Effects:
Excessive amounts can cause drowsiness. Not for internal use.
How to Use: Benzoin
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referencesBenzoin Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Asthma * Bronchitis * Deodorants/Perfumes * Eczema * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Benzoin for :Dermatitis
Dermatitis Externally benzoin is of great value in skin conditions where there is redness, irritation, or itching, such as dermatitis, also for skin which is cracked and dry.

Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)

Benzoin for :Asthma, bronchitis
Asthma, bronchitis Benzoin may be used with benefit in all cold conditions related to the lungs, such as colds, influenza, coughs, asthma, bronchitis.

Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)

Benzoin for :Perfume, fixative
Perfume, fixative Used as a preservative in cosmetics and a fixative for perfumes.
Oil of benzoin for :Gout,rheumatoid arthritis.
Gout,rheumatoid arthritis. Oil of benzoin is warming and soporific - very good as a fixative element in blends for cold conditions of the joints such as gout and rheumatoid arthritis.

Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)

Plant Description


The Benzoin tree is cultivated in Java, Sumatra, Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Thailand. The liquid benzoin is extracted from the bark of the tree by making an incision into the bark.The alcohol is then removed leaving a concentrated tincture known as a resin absolute.

History and Traditions
historyBenzoin has a long history of use in the East as an incense and in perfumes.
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