– Calming & Rejuvenating –

Aroma: Resinous/Musky, Sweet

Blends well with: Frankincense, Juniper berry, Cedarwood 

Ingredient: 100% pure essential oil

Country of Origin: Sumatra

Handcrafted in small batches in Singapore

How To Use

• Diffuse– For its musky scent that calms and soothes respiratory congestion
• Topical Application (Diluted)– Helps with skin dryness, blisters, scars
• For more information, check out our Care Guide.

Medicinal Uses

• Still used in Europe to soothe respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs, laryngitis, sinus, sore throat, and tonsillitis.
• Scent reduces congestion and helps the body to expel phlegm.
• Soothes rashes and speeds the healing of wounds and sores.
• Calms inflamed and irritated skin
• Relieves the redness and itching of psoriasis, as well as eczema and other forms of dermatitis.

Beauty Benefits

• Cosmetic chemists often add benzoin to a protective skin-care product because it helps chapped or blistered skin to heal.
• Repairs dry, cracked skin, especially on the hands and heels
• Helps maintain skin's elasticity and preserve its suppleness.
• Regular application (with dilution) can soften scar tissue over time.

Emotional Effects

• Has a warming and soothing quality
• Relieves worries
• By calming the central nervous system, it eases nervous tension, stress, and anxiety.
• Encourages meditation and spiritual growth by providing focus and direction.

Folklore and Herbal Heritage

• Benzoin was incorporated into incense for its sweet, soothing smell
• People believed it could drive away evil spirits
• For centuries, Buddhist and Hindu priests have burned benzoin in temples to invite divine inspiration and heighten spiritual awareness.

Fun Facts

• Fragrant clusters of silky white blossoms adorn the benzoin tree, Styrax benzoin, which can attain an imposing height of up to 115 feet.
• Native to Java, Sumatra, Thailand, and other tropical areas of Asia, this member of the Styraceae family produces a thick, exotic smelling resin. 
• Botanical name: Styrax Benzoi
• Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction