Botanical Name: Styrax
benzoin
Country of Origin: China
Extraction Process: Solvent Extraction
Part of Plant: Resin
Botanical Description:
Benzoin Essential Oil is extracted from a tree that is indigenous to South East
Asia. Its hairy leaves are oval, and its flowers, fleshy and
yellow-green. It grows to a height of 20 metres. The essential oil is
extracted from the resin.
Also Known As: Styrax
Benzoin Essential Oil, Benzoin Absolute.
Appearance: Ranges
from a dull brown to golden brown viscous liquid.
Oil Consistency: Thick
Aroma: Medium
Color: Thick brown, viscous liquid
Common Uses: Benzoin Essential Oil is reputed to have antiseptic, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, deodorant, diuretic and expectorant properties. Benzoin is widely used as a fixative in perfumes. It c
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