Benzoin Essential Oil

Botanical (Latin) Name: Styrax tonkinensis (benzoin)

Extraction: solvent extraction, Part of Plant: resin

Aromatic Qualities: vanilla, sweet

Possible Uses:

anxiety, arthritis, bed sores, bronchitis, chills, circulation - poor, colic, cough, cuts, fungal infections, gout, heart tonic, laryngitis, lips - chapped, muscle spasms, nipples - chapped, skin - chapped, skin - inflamed, skin - irritated, skin - poor elasticity

Safety Comments:

May irritate skin if applied undiluted; do not use internally; may cause sensitization in some.

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