Benzoin Absolute Oil

Botanical Name: Styrax Benzoin

Price range: $10.68 through $855.00

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Description

DESCRIPTION:
The Benzoin absolute oil is an essential oil extracted from fine Benzoin resin by use of alcohol or solvent extraction method. It can easily blends with essential oils and has in it properties that helps in soothing, stimulating, comforting the body muscles as well as has warming and aphrodisiac, uplifting, elevating properties.

CONSTITUENTS:
Benzoic acid, vanillin and coniferyl benzoate.

AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Benzoin Absolute oil has a sweet, warm and vanilla-like aroma that is used as a base note with a medium aroma.

BLENDS WITH:
Frankincense, Cardamon, Myrrh, Myrtle, Orange, Sandalwood and Petitgrain.

COMMON NAMES:
Gum Benzoin, Gum Benjamin, Siam Benjamin.

USES:
This Absolute oil has various therapeutic properties and is useful for arthritis, bronchitis, chapped skin, coughing, laryngitis, stress. It has the reputation of having anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, anti-oxidant, expectorant and diuretic properties.

SpecificationValue
Botonical NameStyrax benzoin
CAS #91845-21-5
Country of OriginSumatra
Color & Odorpale yellow clear liquid with balsamic odor
SolubilitySoluble in alcohol, insoluble in water
Specific Gravity0.990 – 0.999 @ 20°C
Optical Rotation+0.79 to +0.80
Refractive Index1.4021 to 1.4022 @ 20 °C
Flash Point170 °C
Plant Part UsedResin
Extraction MethodSolvent Extracted
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  • During pregnancy, further safety precautions should be taken (especially during the first trimester).
  • Avoid applying undiluted essential oils to your skin (except where indicated).
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  • When sunbathing, avoid applying essential oils to the skin.
  • While taking homeopathic medications, certain essential oils shouldn't be utilized because they could have the opposite effect.
  • Essential oils may cause an allergic reaction in certain individuals.
  • Always consult a professional if you are unsure about the proper usage.

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