Benzoin Resinoid

Purification, blessings, prosperity
Healing, energising, uplifting, stimulating

Gender: Masculine
Planetary Association: Sun, Mars 
Element: Air
Zodiac: Aries 
Chakras:  Heart 
Deities: Venus, Aphrodite, Mut
Wiccan Sabbats: Autumn Equinox, Wheel of the Year. 

A thick, goopy and fragrant oil, Styrax Benzoin Resinoid is a relaxing and soothing -  instantly driving away depression and dreary thoughts. The scent is deeply sensuous and can be used to release emotional blockages and fears, particularly those of a sexual nature. In aromatherapy, Styrax Benzoin is used for dry, inflamed skin conditions and as an ingredient for products that help keep the skin elastic and young. 

Benzoin, also known as gum benjamin, is an important ingredient in friar's balsam, or compound tincture of benzoin, which has been favoured for many years in the treatment of chest colds and bronchitis. The essential oil - or resinoid produced from the resin by solvent extraction and is very viscous. Some kinds are solid. It is orange-amber in colour and sold in liquid form.

Benzoin can be used to benefit the respiratory system by steam inhalation, is an effective expectorant and has an anti-inflammatory action that soothes laryngitis. Additionally, its antiseptic properties can help in the treatment of throat and respiratory infections. Its vanilla-like fragrance makes it enjoyable to use. In massage, mixed with a base oil, benzoin is used as a stress-reliever, relaxant and mood enhancer. It is invaluable in soothing 'jangled' nerves and will warm the body and mind, do much to relieve rheumatic and arthritic pain and stimulate a sluggish circulation.

Benzoin is generally kind to the skin and can be used as a cleanser and as a treatment for dry and chapped skin. It is also used extensively in the cosmetics industry as a fragrant addition to the ingredients in bath products, shampoos and perfumes.

Benzoin Resinoid is described as a sweet, balsamic, sensuous scent with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Blends well with Ambrette Seed, Amyris, Rose, Geranium, Sandalwood and Agarwood.

Ways to use Benzoin Essential Oil:

• Add some Benzoin to your diffuser when studying, performing prosperity spells (only add a little). 
• Use when blessing your home. 
• Use when experiencing 'blockages' 
• Try our all-natural Benzoin Healing Oil 
• Dump a capful of Benzoin Resinoid in a hot bath to relieve arthritic pain. This helps!
• If you want to make a Benzoin Tincture check out Botanical Formulations, 'How to make a Benzoin Tincture' 

References: 

• What is Benzoin Resin Incense used for by Soul Niche.  

My obsession with all things natural and magical is not a new thing.  I laaa-love essential oils, resins and oil infusions.  If you're interested in checking out my collection of essential oils and essential oil blends, you are more than welcome.  Please let me know if you are looking for something in particular - that's what I'm here for!   If you're a lover of cards we stock The Essential Oil Healing Deck by Michelle Schoffro Cook.  It's a wonderful reference to use in your practice as well as the book Mixing Essential Oils for Magic, Sandra Kynes.  These resources are fantastic for using when creating your own blends!

Types of Benzoins: Styrax Benzoin, Benzoin Sumatra, Benzoin Siam, Benzoin Singapore. Also found in Pontifical Resin.

New to our website, is the Essential Oils Book of Shadows (BOS) pdf that I created.  You are welcome to print out as many as you like - add them to your book and add to your magic with correspondences. 

 References:

• Starchild, Benzoin Resinoid