Common Name    :    Benzoin;  Friars Balsam. 

Botanical Name    :    Styrax benzoin  -  Styraceae Family.

Size                       :  30 mls.

Source                  :    A Tropical Tree with pale green leaves.  - 20m

An orange - brown viscous mass with a sweet balsamic vanilla like odor.

Effects:    Calming.   Relaxing. 

Uses  :   A good skin remedy for cracked chapped and very dry skin.  Ideal for bad heels as well as wounds and sores.     Is used as a fixative in soaps and fragrances.

Good for circulation and eases arthritis.  

Blending  :      Bergamot, Cypress,  Frankincense, Juniperberry, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose and Sandalwood.  

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