Benzoin – Onycha (Styrax Benzoin)
$10.45 – $61.95
Description
Benzoin, also known as gum benjamin, is an important ingredient in friar’s balsam, or compound tincture of benzoin, which has been favoured for many years in the treatment of chest colds and bronchitis. The essential oil – or resinoid produced from the resin by solvent extraction and is very viscous. Some kinds are solid. It is orange-amber in colour and sold in liquid form.
Benzoin is generally kind to the skin and can be used as a cleanser and as a treatment for dry and chapped skin. It is also used extensively in the cosmetics industry as a fragrant addition to the ingredients in bath products, shampoos and perfumes.
Suitable methods of use Bathing, inhalation, massage, skin care, vaporizer/diffuser.
Blends Well With
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum)
Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Grapefruit Pink (Citrus paradisi)
Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum)
Jasmine Absolute (Jasminium sambac)
Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Orange – Sweet (Citrus sinensis)
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium amara)
Rose Damask Absolute (Rosa x damascena)
Sandalwood – Australian (Santalum spicatum)
Sandalwood – Indian (Santalum album)
Vanilla Absolute (Vanilla planifolia)
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)
Aromatic Families
Balsamic, Resinous
Aroma
Rich, intensely sweet, warm, powdery, balsamic, vanilla-like aroma, with a subtle spicy/cinnamon-like undertone; good fixative.
Aromatic Note
Base
Contraindications
Skin sensitisation (low risk).
Additional information
| Bottle Size | 5mL, 10mL, 50mL, 100mL |
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We supply all of the raw ingredients you need to make your own herbal teas, blends, incenses, etc. They are not packaged with instructions. By selling them in this simple format we can provide them to you at the best possible price. Please reference this page for any instructions. If in doubt, feel free to Contact Us.
