Benzoin essential oil

Benzoin has a rich, sweet, vanilla-like scent. Benzoin oil is extracted from the bark of the Styrax benzoin, a shrub-like tropical tree. By making incisions in the trunk or removing pieces of bark, the tree secretes a balm-like gum. Through a purification process using alcohol, the gum is transformed into a reddish-brown resin. Benzoin oil is obtained by extracting the resin with alcohol. Benzoin is a very thick essential oil. For this reason, we supply a separate pipette with the bottle to help dispense the oil. The pipette can be thoroughly cleaned with a little alcohol.

The burning of benzoin resin is a centuries-old practice. In various cultures, it is used for spiritual purposes. For example, in Islamic funeral rituals, sandalwood and patchouli are burned together with benzoin resin to guide the soul to heaven. The ancient Egyptians burnt it as an offering to the gods to ward off evil spirits, and in cases of unrequited love, it can be burnt in a smoke ritual together with rose and sandalwood.

What can benzoin be used for?

Benzoin softens everything that is hard; it gives you a feeling of warmth and security. It can also help people to be more gentle. If you tend to feel attacked by what people say, benzoin helps you to be a little gentler on yourself.

Benzoin oil has a calming effect on nerves and tension. It can help you break out of a spiral of negative thoughts and is also beneficial for mental exhaustion. Benzoin can also provide support if you are experiencing feelings of depression.

When you start to harness the power of benzoin in a spiritual way, you can really achieve so many wonderful things. For example, benzoin helps to release emotional ties from the past and can support you as you work on clearing family karma.

How do you use the oil?

Diffuser or aroma burner

Due to its thick, viscous consistency, we advise against using this oil in a diffuser or little burner. It leaves a thick residue, which isn’t good for the diffuser either. If you do use the oil in a burner, make sure you remove the residue thoroughly with a kitchen paper and, if necessary, a little alcohol.

Inhalation and topical application

For a cough, mix 2 drops of benzoin with 2 drops of mandarin in 20 ml base oil and rub this into the chest and back. There is enough to repeat this several times. The benzoin helps to loosen stubborn phlegm.

Do you suffer from eczema or dry, sore patches on your skin? If so, mix 2 drops of benzoin with a splash of Chamomile oil and rub this into the sore spots.

If you have aching joints, it can be very soothing to mix 2 dr. benzoin, 6 dr. lavender and 6 dr. rosemary in 50 ml Calendula oil Mix together. Rub this into the sore areas. This can be applied several times a day.

Some final information about benzoin

↠ Use of benzoin not Applied directly to the skin, it may cause a reaction on sensitive skin

↠ Benzoin is a very thick, syrupy oil. When used in a diffuser or aroma burner, it can cause significant build-up.

↠ Benzoin It goes well with the following oils:

Bergamot, Lemon, Cypress, Ginger, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lime, Litsea, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Roos, Salie, Vetiver, Incense and Ylang Ylang