Benzoin Essential Oil

Description

Styrax tonkinensis  

Absolute means that this essence was produced via solvent extraction (versus steam distillation). Ethanol (grain alcohol) is used in this process.

Anti-inflammatory. Used for gout, asthma, croup, cough, laryngitis, swelling, cuts, bleeding, skin ulcers, bedsores, arthritis, dry/cracked skin, swollen gums, herpes cankers, fluid retention, psoriasis, frostbite, acne, and anxiety. Euphoric. Invites stillness. Warms the emotions. Can be skin sensitive.

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