{"product_id":"benzoin-styrax-benzoin-essential-oil","title":"Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) - Essential Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenzoin\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e made its way to England in the 15th century. Brought over by spice traders, the benzoin was ground into powder and used in perfumes worn by Queen Elizabeth I. Soon, the “incense from Java,” as it was called, began to be used therapeutically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis oil has a thick, sticky consistency with a sweet, vanilla-like aroma. Famous as a fixative in perfumes and colognes as a base note. This oil is also wonderful for grounding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenzoin essential oil \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecan be used topically and is said to be a powerful skin regenerator, helping with chapped and inflamed skin, wounds and scars. It acts as a deodorant, disinfectant and astringent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBenzoin oil's greatest benefit lies in that it has a calming effect on the nervous and digestive systems, a warming effect on circulation problems and a toning effect on the respiratory tract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlends well with: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBergamot, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Orange, Rose and Sandalwood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 or 2 drops of benzoin oil to an unscented body lotion or moisturizer, and apply to your skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a few drops to a carrier oil and use topically for \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003einflamed skin, wounds and scars.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCautions \u0026amp; contraindications: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExternal use only. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eye area and if epileptic or pregnant. Information provided does not substitute for professional advice and care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Garden Herbals Inc.","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":50342626001153,"sku":"bdg1789695925707","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 ml","offer_id":50342626033921,"sku":"baz1789695925708","price":10.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":50342626066689,"sku":"dzo1789695925709","price":15.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":50342626099457,"sku":"gvu1789695925710","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/0105\/1393\/files\/benzoin-styrax-benzoin---essential-oil_1.webp?v=1789695930","url":"https:\/\/quickdryclad.shop\/products\/benzoin-styrax-benzoin-essential-oil","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}