Styrax benzoin

benzoin tree

Herbal medicine
An African tree, the resin of which is antimicrobial, astringent and expectorant; it is used externally for skin cuts, dryness, infections such as shingles and ringworm, and other conditions; given its bitterness, is rarely used internally, and then only as a steam inhalation to loosen mucus and phlegm—e.g., in children with croup.
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Phenyl propanol, though naturally identical in the Conoarom B aromatic, can be found naturally in strawberries, styrax benzoin resin (Deutsch: Benzoetinktur), tea, peru balsam, cassia leaf oil, cinnamon oil and other sources.
Functional Ingredient: An Alluring Subtle Fragrance with Antimicrobial Benefits
The bioactivity of oils and extracts obtained species Commiphora myrrha, Styrax benzoin, and Boswellia papyrifera has been investigated by several researches [22-31]; these aromatic resins basically consist of monoterpenes (C10H16), triterpenes (C30H48), and sesquiterpenes (C15H24) with unique combinations, besides benzoic, myrrholic, andboswellic acids, respectively [32-37]; the demonstration of the presence of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants oils, extracts, and resins provides a scientific validation for the popular use of these plants [38-42].
In text, the resins in pure state were identified as follows: Styrax benzoin (B pure), Commiphora myrrha (M pure), and Boswellia papyrifera (P pure).
Bioactive Potential of 3D-Printed Oleo-Gum-Resin Disks: B. papyrifera, C. myrrha, and S. benzoin Loading Nanooxides--Ti[O.sub.2], P25, [Cu.sub.2]O, and Mo[O.sub.3]
For example, in a study of the plant Styrax benzoin in Malaysia, 19% of seedlings had spiders whose presence led to 2-43% of reduction in photosynthetic area (Kiew 1982).
Germination and seedling survival in Kemenyan, Styrax benzoin. Malayasian Forester 45: 69-80.
Beneficial effect of spider presence on seedling recruitment of the tropical rainforest tree Dipteryx oleifera (Fabaceae)
Onycha (Styrax benzoin) (pronounced oh-nigh-kah) was traditionally known for its comforting and soothing properties.
Frankincense, myrrh, and more: oils that heal as referenced in the Bible

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