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| Benzoin, Sumatra |
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| (styrax benzoin) |
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Origin: Sumatra
Form: Resin pieces and powder
Other names: Friar's Balsam, Spice Bush, Sumatra Gum<, Benjamin, Benjui
Uses: Inspiration, love, peace, protection, tranquility, calm
Associations: Venus, Water
Aroma: A smooth balsam, with a floral background. Produces lots of smoke.
Attributed to Netzach by the Kabbalists, Benzoin Sumatra is the planetary scent of Venus and love. It has been used as a mild antiseptic for skin conditions when mixed with water and applied externally to the area. It has also been used to help bronchitis and lung ailments.
There is sometimes some confusion created between the various Benzoin resins (styrax sp.) and Storax resins (liquidamber sp.) because of the botanical name "styrax". Modern Storax is considered to be from the liquidamber species of trees while Ancient Storax allegedly came from styrax officinalis.
Benzoin Sumatra is a standard classic resin for incense burning. It is smooth, fragrant and puts out a lot of smoke. |
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