Effects and functions of Benzoin essential oil

Raw material plant: Benzoin

Scientific name: Styrax benzoin, Styrax toukinsis;

Extraction: Solvent extraction resin;

Color: dark brown red;

Smell: Strong fragrance, also vanilla flavor;

Fragrance intensity: weak  

Main ingredients: benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, vanillin, benzaldehyde. 

Effects and functions of benzoin essential oil

1. Skin effect:

It is very useful for chapped and dry skin, can restore skin elasticity, is effective for frostbite, skin ulcer cysts, small rashes, wounds, and is also effective for skin redness, itching and irritation, and replenishes moisture for dry skin.

2. Physiological effect:

Moisturizes the lungs and unclogs the respiratory tract. Treats urinary tract infections, cystitis, and helps urine flow. Regulates endocrine, is useful for female leucorrhea and male premature ejaculation, can promote sexual desire, and can also relieve muscle pain caused by rheumatism. Relieve joint pain and relieve bronchial pain.

3. Mental effect: 

Soothe emotions, eliminate tension and stress, relieve depression, frustration and sadness. Relieve loneliness and loss, and make the mood uplifting.

Matching essential oils: Bergamot, coriander, frankincense, lavender, lemon, sweet orange, myrrh, rose, sandalwood, black pepper, sandalwood, ylang-ylang.

Benzoin essential oil formula

1. Relieve cough and tracheitis

Formula: 2 drops of benzoin essential oil + 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil + 1 drop of thyme essential oil

Usage: Steam inhalation

The biggest function of benzoin essential oil is to moisten the lungs and clear the respiratory tract, so it is helpful for treating cough, sore throat, asthma, tracheitis, etc.

2. Improve skin

Formula: 8 drops of benzoin essential oil + 2 drops of myrrh essential oil + 2 drops of chamomile essential oil + 50ml of fragrance-free lotion

Usage: Apply

Benzoin essential oil is very useful for chapped, dry skin, frostbite, and skin ulcers, and can restore skin elasticity. Mix the essential oil into the fragrance-free lotion according to this formula and apply it to the affected area.

3. Promote sexual desire

Formula: 5 drops of benzoin essential oil + 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil + 2 drops of bergamot essential oil + 20ml of sweet almond oil

Usage: Massage

Benzoin essential oil has the characteristics of warmth and soothing, which can promote sexual desire and eliminate sexual indifference.

4. Soothe emotions

Formula: 4 drops of benzoin essential oil + 3 drops of basil essential oil + 3 drops of clary sage essential oil

Usage: Incense

Benzoin essential oil can soothe emotions, eliminate tension and stress, and is effective in relieving anxiety, depression and sadness.