Benzoin
Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Balsamic resin obtained from the incised stem
Geographical Source
Sumatra, Thailand
Macroscopic Features
Brittle tears or blocks, yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, balsamic odor.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Balsamic acids (Cinnamic acid, Benzoic acid), Coniferyl benzoate
Pharmacological Actions
Mild expectorant, local antiseptic
Traditional Uses
Expectorant, antiseptic, ingredient in Friar's Balsam
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to balsams
