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Styrax Benzoin Sumatra - Grade 1- From Indonesia

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This is the Highest Grade of Sumatra Benzion also called Styrax benzoin.  It comes from the family of Styracaceae


The resin comes from various species of Styrax trees. They are large tropical trees native to Southeast Asia mostly found in Sumatra. These trees are tapped for the resin when they are around 10 yrs old. A cut is made in the tree where the resin flows out and gets hard over time then harvested. It has been used for thousands of years especially by the Chinese and Japanese and used traditionally as incense and as a base with certain medicines.


When I decided to bring this into my store I never realized the exquisite smell it has. To me, it smells like sitting and eating a dish of Vanilla Ice Cream with a bit of cinnamon, so yummy.


Traditionally used it has and still used as incense for Churches especially for purification. 

From the research I did, it seems to have more Benzoic Acid in it than Siam benzoin.


Benzoic Acid is a white, crystalline organic compound belonging to the family of carboxylic acids, widely used as a food preservative and in the manufacture of various cosmetics, dyes, plastics, and insect repellents.


Benzoic acid ointment used topically is a combination medicine used to treat skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, or eczema. It can be used for bedsores and cracked skin..


 Benzoin is not oil-soluble but tinctured in Everclear or ethanol, as you see in one of these pictures, can be made into a lotion or ointment and used for this purpose. It is also used as a topical adhesive agent to provide takiness and enhance the adhesive property of tape.


When making a tincture for irritations and inflammations a few drops of the tincture in a lotion base goes a long way. You can also add it to other herbal tinctures to create a compound to apply directly to the skin to kill germs, reduce swelling and in some cases stop bleeding.


It is used for its skin healing properties but it can cause sensitization. It is extremely strong so please use it well diluted and use it moderately.  


When Burning it, it is calming, balancing and can help with anxiety and stress. It can also be used to treat hoarseness, croup and other respiratory conditions.


It is also tinctured in blends to make natural perfumes. It is also distilled for the essential oil and also used in perfumes. Mixed with agarwood and oud and a few other essential oils can make a beautiful natural perfume.


This is the highest grade of this resin and quite expensive so I am selling it at the best possible price I can give you. It is a mix of small pieces and medium pieces.




Info about Benzoic Acid: https://www.britannica.com/science/benzoic-acid


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I burned the Benzoin in one of the manual burners I also sell and the smell is incredible with not a lot of smoke
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Disclaimer: All information is for educational purposes only. Resins are not a substitute for professional medical care and it is advised that you always consult your health practitioner.
Resins may irritate the skin so please handle with care.

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I removed first class shipping because packages are taking too long to get to you, especially when purchasing salves, lotions and hydrosols.  First Class can take anywhere from 7-15 days and I  would like everything to come to you safely.  Also First Class it is way harder for the post office to check tracking.  Now there is only Priority Shipping and if you purchase $50 or more there is free priority shipping.
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