Benzoin Absolute
Benzoin Absolute
Styrax plants produce benzoin, which is a resinoid gum. This means it has a hard crunchy consistency like hokey pokey and has a delightfully warm, sweet, woody, vanilla-like aroma. When the fruit from the styrax tree is mature and the leaves are about to fall, the bark is cut, leaving little pockets where the secreted gum tears can be collected. Due to its sweet and warm aroma, benzoin essence is frequently used as a base note in numerous perfumes. It needs to be warmed and diluted in ethenol or a carrier oil to use in perfume.
This material comes in grams as it's a solid. It can be tricky to work with for anyone unfamillier. This needs to be dissolved in ethanol to use in products.
Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin
Method of Extraction: Solvent
Part Typically Used: Resin from the Benzoin tree.
Perfumery Note: Base
Class: Multi
Country of Origin: Sumtara
Typical Major Constituents
Benzylbenzoate - 82%
Benzoic acid - 15%
Description: Benzoin Absolute has an deep rich sweet vanilla & balsamic odour.
Appearance: brown crystalline chunks
Soluable: Alcohol
Actions: Antiseptic, Carminative, Deodorant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sedative, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Styptic, Anti-oxidant.
Ingredients: Benzoin sumatra resinoid.
Special use: Pronounced action on mucous membranes. Warms and tones the heart and Circulation, both physically and metaphorically. Good for people who are cut off from their Heart and feelings. Warming, drying, uplifting and eventually soporific – Qualities of the Sun.
Blends Well With: Rose, Sandalwood, Lemon, Lime, Jasmine, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cypress, Juniper, Coriander & other Spice oils.
Safety Data: Non-toxic, Non-irritant.
Aromatherapy / Home Use
Muscle & Skeletal system: Gout, Arthritis, Poor Circulation, Rheumatism.
Nervous System: Uplifting, soothing, warming but not stimulating. Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue/ Exhaustion, Emotional Shock, Nervous Tension & Stress related complaints, Insomnia.
Respiratory: Asthma, Flu, Coughs, Chills, Laryngitis.
Immune: Flu.
Skin Care: Cuts, chapped skin, inflamed and irritated conditions, Chill-blains, Cracked toes & heels, Psoriasis, Burns, Tones tissue.
General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
- Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
- Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
- People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
- Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.
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