Benzoin Essential Oil

Benzoin Essential Oil

Styrax benzoin

Benzoin essential oil has a warm, sweet aroma with strong notes of vanilla. It is used in perfumes and in formulating incense. Benzoin essential oil comes from the resinous sap of benzoin trees, which are native to Java, Sumatra, and Thailand. 

Methods for application 

- Use in bath or shower for absorption and aromatherapy benefits

- Diffuse for depression, emotional upset, and nervousness 

- Massage, diluted, for physical ailments

Blends with 

• Bergamot
• Birch
• Cedarwood
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Coriander
• Cypress
• Fir needle
• Frankincense
• German chamomile
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Myrhh
• Neroli
• Orange
• Peppermint
• Petigrain
• Roman Chamomile
• Rose
• Sandalwood
• Spearmint
• Spruce

Precautions

Due to its relaxing effect, benzoin should not be used prior to driving, operating machinery, or doing tasks that require concentration.

-May act as a sedative
Not safe for children under 6

Medicinal uses

Acne
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Calming
Chilblains
Circulatory health
Cold
Cough
Deodorant
Depression
Diabetes
Diuretic
Eczema
Emotional balance
Expectorant
Muscle pain and stiffness
Nervousness
Rash
Relaxation
Scar tissue
Sedative
Stress