Benzoin 50g

Properties:

• Antimicrobial
• Antiseptic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Astringent
• Expectorant
• Disinfectant
• Carminative
• Its principle component is benzoic acid

Benefits:

• Skin
• Heals wounds and ulcers
• Relieves eczema, psoriasis and rashes
• Protects the skin by forming an invisible film which prevents moisture loss
• Improves elasticity
• Promotes smooth and supple skin
• Hair & Scalp
• Relieves itchy scalp
• Helps to prevent and treat dandruff
• Gives the hair a glossy shine
• Emotional Balance
• Burned as an incense it soothes sadness, grief and anger
• It is said to melt away blockages and open up the heart
• It is also is also energising and uplifting, promoting focus and concentration
• Respiratory System
• Inhaled to drive out phlegm and provide relief from congestion in the respiratory tract
• It also helps to draw out bacteria that cause infections such as coughs and colds.
• Digestive System
• The powerful carminative effect, helps to eliminate excess gas from the stomach and intestines
• Stimulates the production of gastric juices necessary for healthy digestion
• Calms and tones the digestive tract

Uses:

• Benzoin resin can be used on its own as an incense. It blends well with other herbs and resins and is often used as a base resin in blends.
• The resin can be turned into tincture or powdered to add to lotions, creams, balms and soaps for the skin, and can help minor wounds to heal. Add to cosmetics and pot pourri as a fixative for other essential oils.
• Benzoin has a long history of medicinal use as
• A tonic for skin infections
• Providing relief from respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis
• Nowadays it is used in cough lozenges

Cautions:

None specifically known, but consult your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on any prescription medications.

Information provided in the Herbal Apothecary is from the ‘folk herbalist’ tradition and does not pretend to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Celtic Earth Spirit advises you to consult a medical professional before trying any new herbal product

Allergens:

Packaged in facilities handling Nuts, gluten, celery and mustard.

Handling procedures are in place to reduce the likelihood of allergens being present, but we cannot guarantee our ingredients are totally free of traces in the products supplied.

Tags: antiseptic, Benzoin, expectorant, fixative, fumigant, Resin, Styrax, Styrax Benzoin