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Benzoin Styrax benzoin

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*
Parts Used:	resin
Constituents:

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.

Side Effects:

Excessive amounts can cause drowsiness. Not for internal use.

How to Use: Benzoin

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Remedies using : Benzoin

Benzoin for :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
	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
	Used as a preservative in cosmetics and a fixative for perfumes.

Oil of benzoin for :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)

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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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Benzoin Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Asthma * Bronchitis * Deodorants/Perfumes * Eczema * Rheumatoid Arthritis *

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.
Aromatherapy
Essential Oils and Carrier 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.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
Benzoin has a long history of use in the East as an incense and in perfumes.

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