Benzoin Oil Profile

Stryax benzoin

Benzoin Oil Profile

	Benzoin Oil Profile General - A large tropical tree up to 20m high with pale green leaves. Has been used in the Orient for incense and medicine. The trunk of the tree is hacked with an axe, and after a time the liquid Benzoin either accumulates beneath the bark or exudes from the incisions. When it has sufficiently hardened it is collected and exported. Several varieties are known, but Siam and Sumatra Benzoins are the most important. The first three years' collections give the finest Benzoin; after that the runnings are known as the 'belly,' and finally the tree is cut down and the resin scraped out, this being termed the 'foot.' Siam Benzoin externally is reddish yellow, internally milky white, has an agreeable odour, recalling vanilla, contains benzoic acid but not cinnamic acid. Fine qualities have a strong styrax-like odour, quite distinct from the vanilla odour of the Siamese variety.
	Benzoin Oil Uses - Benzoin Styrax essential oil is helpful for treating asthma, bronchitis, colds & flu, soothing sore throats & treating arthritis, & rheumatism. Not strictly an essential oil but a Resinoid, produced from the resin using solvents like alcohol and benzene, which are removed and the result is dissolved in ethyl glycol or similar. The antiseptic properties are good for cuts, chapped, inflamed or irritated skin conditions. It acts as a carminative when taken internally is rapidly absorbed, and mildly expectorant diuretic and antiseptic to the urinary passages. In the form of Compound Tincture of Benzoin, it is used as an inhalant with steam in laryngitis and bronchitis. It is a preservative of fats, and is often used for that purpose.
	Benzoin oil, Stryax benzoin,  blends well with following essential oils: rosewood, sandalwood, rose, lemon, juniperberry, myrrh, jasmine, frankincense, coriander, and other citrus & spice oils.
	Benzoin Oil Cautions - Has been known to cause allergic reactions, perform a skin test before use. -dilute before use.
	Benzoin Oil Properties - antiflamatory, antioxident, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant.
	All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural essential oils, of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides. Although all of our products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified organic essential oils.
	Benzoin Styrax Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.