Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Benzoin
- Benzoin (Styrax benzoin)
Benzoin oil comes from the resin (dried sap) of the Styrax benzoin tree. It has a warm, sweet scent, similar to vanilla. It has a calming and stabilizing effect. It is a base note oil.
Properties[edit | edit source]
Digestive[edit | edit source]
Stimulates the pancreas and may help to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Emotional[edit | edit source]
Soothes stress, anxiety and nervousness. With a comforting and relaxing effect on the mind, it can help reduce "overthinking" and mental exhaustion. Use it with a carrier oil for massage or through inhalation.
Immunological[edit | edit source]
Benzoin has an anti-infectious property and can help to fight infection.
Respiratory[edit | edit source]
Relieves asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis and symptoms of a cold. For coughs and sore throats, apply benzoin in a balm or cream to the throat and chest.
Pain[edit | edit source]
Eases muscle pain. Use with a carrier oil for massage, or add to a bath. Soothes mouth ulcers.
Skin[edit | edit source]
Improves acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and scar tissue. Helps chapped skin, chilblains, frostbite and minor wounds to heal.
Blend with[edit | edit source]
Benzoin works well in blends with bergamot, frankincense, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, bitter orange and sandalwood.
Caution[edit | edit source]
- Benzoin oil can be very relaxing.
