Roses & Mint: Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

 

Essential Oil Profile

Benzoin Resinoid

 Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin
Common Method Of Extraction: Solvent extraction (Ethanol)
Parts Used: Resin
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Soft, sweet, warm, vanilla-like
Largest Producing Countries: Morocco and Indonesia

Traditional Use: Benzoin has been used for centuries in Asia and India as an incense and perfume.

Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, cordial, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, styptic, vulnerary

Constituents: Coniferyl benzoate, benzoic acid, vanillin, siaresinolic acid, cinnamyl benzoate.

Benefits: Arthritis, asthma, eczema, bronchial congestion, chapped skin, colic, cough, cuts, gout, rheumatism. Benzoin is a wonderful addition to blends used for chapped, inflamed, or irritated skin.

Blends Well With: Black pepper, copaiba balsam, coriander, cypress, frankincense, ginger, jasmine, juniper, lemon, myrrh, rose, sandalwood

Of Interest: Benzoin is an excellent fixative for perfume and soap blends adding a rich, sweet note.

Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant. May cause skin irritation. Not for internal use

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