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Benzoin Styrax benzoin

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Benzoin Essential Oil Styrax benzoin A big warm hug in a bottle waiting to envelop you... | Amor Aromatherapy [AEO.BENZ] - $0.23 : Amor Aromatherapy, The Art of Bespoke Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Perfumery, Create It Yourself Cosmetics & home of Amor Wellness Centre


A big warm hug in a bottle waiting to envelop you... blend with other oils to increase the feeling of being nutured and loved

Botanical name: Styrax benzoin
Country of origin: Thailand
Growing method: Plantation Plant part: Trees
Extraction method: Macerated

General Description:
Benzoin is the gum resin that is tapped from the Benzoin tree which grows to 20 meters high (66 feet) with oval hairy leaves and sports a substantial white flower with a green tinge.  The resin is yellowish at first, then later hardens and becomes brown with red tones.  This resin has a strong smell and is cleaned before being produced as a thvick and Viscous oil.

Aromatic Scent:
Benzoin oil has a sweet, warm and vanilla-like aroma.

Common Uses:
Antiseptic, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, sedative and vulnerary. 
Benzoin is used as an essential oil as well as a fixative in perfumes.  Benzoin essential oil can be used for bronchitis, coughs, colds, wounds, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rheumatism, arthritis, scar tissue, circulation, nervous tension, stress, muscle pains, chilblains, rashes and mouth ulcers.

Strength of Aroma: Medium  Note: Base

Blends well with:
Benzoin essential oil blends well with Bergamot, Coriander, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose and Sandalwood.

History:
Benzoin, also known as gum Benjamin, is one of the classic ingredients of incense.  In ancient civilizations, it was used in fumigation.  Benzoin is an ingredient of 'Friar's balsam', an aid to respiratory problems.

Cautions: No known toxicity

Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.

Sourced from 
Battaglia, S. (2003).The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition. The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia.
Lawless, J. (1995). The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils. Element Books Ltd, UK.
Schnaubelt, K. (1999). Medical Aromatherapy - Healing with Essential Oils. Frog Ltd, USA.
Wildwood, C. (1994). Create Your Own Perfumes using Essential Oils. Piatkus, UK.
Worwood, V. (1995). The Fragrant Heavens - The Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy. Doubleday, UK.
Worwood, V. (1999). The Fragrant Mind - Aromatherapy for Personality, Mind, Mood and Emotion. Doubleday, UK.


  • Model: AEO.BEN
  • 5 Units in Stock
  • Manufactured by: Essentialz

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This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 19 April, 2006.