| BENZOIN ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Stryax benzoin | Country of Origin | : | Indonesia | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water | Specific Gravity | : | 0.990 – 0.999 @ 20°C | Optical Rotation | : | Not Applicable | Refrective Index | : | Not Applicable | Plant Part | : | Resin | Blend With | : | This essential oil blends well with bergamot, coriander, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, orange, petitgrain, rose and sandalwood. | CAS No | : | 9000-72-0 | Flash Point | : | > 200.00 °F | Extraction Method | : | Supercritical CO2 Extraction |
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Description : Benzoin oil is extracted from resin of the Styrax Benzoin tree that belongs to the Stryracaceae family. This tree is a native from Java, Sumatra and Thailand and can grows to a height of 8 meters. Benzoin oil is golden brown in color, with a treacle-like viscosity and has a sweet, warm and vanilla-like aroma.
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Constituents : Its main chemical components are benzoic, cinnamic acids, benzyl benzoate, benzoic aldehyde, vanillin and coniferyl benzoate. |
Uses : Benzoin oil is used to help relieve and soothe minor irritation of the nose, throat, and airways (e.g., laryngitis, croup) when it is mixed with hot water and the steam is inhaled.
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Benefit : Benzoin oil is known for its medicinal properties and can be used for bronchitis, coughs, colds, wounds, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rheumatism, arthritis, scar tissue, circulation, nervous tension, stress, muscle pains, chilblains, rashes and mouth ulcers. It is also used in perfumes and various kinds of incense. |
Caution Note: EXTREME Skin irritant, Use with extreme caution
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