Description
Benzoin – Styrax benzoin
Plant Part
Plant resin
CAS
9000-72-0
Note
Base
Folk Names
Gum Benzoin, Gum Benjamin, Siam Benzoin, Sumatra Benzoin
Origin
Thailand
Aromatic Scent
Rich, warm, slightly woody, creamy, Vanilla.
Folk Powers
Purification and prosperity
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Juniper, Orange, Lemon, Frankincense, Lavender and Rose
Extraction Method
A blend of the resin with DPG as a solvent to render it mobile
Description
Benzoin is considered helpful as a diuretic and antiseptic to the urinary passages but is known to have sedative properties. It furthermore boosts the pancreas, which in turns helps digestion, and is thought to be involved in controlling blood sugar, which makes it valuable for sufferers of diabetes.
It is useful as a euphoric with warming properties, so it has a considerable reputation for the treatment of arthritis.
It improves skin elasticity, helping cracked skin, while healing sores and wounds and reducing redness, irritation and itching.
It relaxes in times of stress and promotes generosity and concentration
Uses
Use Benzoin in a vaporizer for soothing tension, dispelling anger, diminishing irritability, relieving stress & anxiety, and overcoming depression.
Used in a steam-based diffuser it can be used as an expectorant and decongestant with bronchitis and helps with coughing and laryngitis.
Add a couple of drops of Benzoin oil in an oil burner to purify and cleanse an atmosphere.
Diluted to 1% or less in a carrier oil it soothes chapped skin and relaxes in times of stress.
Emotions
Soothes tension, dispels anger, diminishes irritability, relieves stress & anxiety, and lifts depression. Provides support for those grieving.
Contraindications
Possible reactions include skin sensitivity and contact dermatitis
Active Ingredients
Coniferyl benzoate, Benzoic acid, Vanillin, Siaresinolic acid, Cinnamyl benzoate
Cautions
Essential oils can be powerful so to avoid all risks do not use during pregnancy. Keep away from clothing or articles which may be affected by oil-based products. Use sparingly and no more than 4 times per day.
Gluten, peanut and dairy free. Non-GMO. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
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