| Benzoin, or benzoin resin as it is aptly called, is the | | | | counter balance against bacterial and fungal infections |
| sap of several species of Styrax trees found in most | | | | and a bulwark against gas formation and indigestion. |
| parts of South-East Asia. The basic content of this | | | | The material protects wounds from getting infected, |
| liquid is the benzoic acid and is normally used in | | | | relieves lung congestion, aids in blood circulation and is |
| perfumes, incense and for medicinal purposes, | | | | also a good anti-oxidant. However, the most known |
| including aromatherapy. Its fixative characteristics and | | | | use of the resin is as a deodorant since it exudes a |
| vanilla like scent adds to its popularity and usefulness. | | | | long-lasting aroma. |
| Benzoin resin comes in two types depending on the | | | | Benzoin resin is a very thick liquid in its original form |
| species of trees from which they are extracted. | | | | and it is possible to pour it out only after diluting it |
| Benzoin Siam comes from trees found in the Asian | | | | with alcohol or vodka. Heated vegetable oil is also |
| mainland countries of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia | | | | commonly used to thin out the liquid. The benzoin |
| and Laos, while Benzoin Sumatra comes from trees | | | | available in most drug stores comes in a diluted form |
| found exclusively in the South-Asian Island of | | | | so that customers can use it without any fuss. |
| Sumatra. Both types are used in perfumery since | | | | Talking about the medicinal properties of benzoin |
| they help slow down the dispersion of critical oils | | | | resin, the first quality that comes into mind is the |
| from perfumes. | | | | fact that it is a good preventive measure against skin |
| The substance has been in use since centuries in | | | | redness, irritations and itching. In addition, it is used in |
| aromatherapy and as a cure for many illnesses. It is | | | | skin care to protect chapped skin by increasing its |
| no wonder that the substance has transcended all | | | | elasticity and thus preventing further damage. Those |
| political and geological boundaries and is highly sought | | | | suffering from sinusitis and lung diseases can expect |
| after all over the world, including the Americas, | | | | relief if the oil is rubbed on to the body. Benzoin |
| Europe, Africa and Mainland Asia. | | | | combined with alcohol is also used to make cough |
| The substance has multifarious facets. It is used as a | | | | syrups and such medications. |