Benzoin (Styrax benzoin tonkinensis Craib), 10ml, Bio

Soothing, warming and comforting. Benzoin essential oil has a lovely creamy, vanilla like fragrance that blends well with many other oils. A gently relaxing oil which eases tired muscles when used in massage.

General: Derived from a large tropical tree upto 20m high with green and white leaves. The resin is collected by insertions in the bark. The resinoid is a dark brown orange viscous liquid.

Origin: Laos

Botanical Name: Styrax tonkinensis craib/Styracaceae

Source: Resin

Method: Solvent extraction

Principal & Chemotyping Constituents: Coniferyl benzoate 65-75%, Coniferyl alcohol 10-20%, Vanillin 0-2%, Benzoic acid 8-12%

Certification: ECOCERT SAS F-32600

Ref: B110

Our Benzoin type is also derived from Northern Thailand. Benzoin from Sumatra contains coniferyl cinnamate 55-70%. The Thai and Laos (Siam) derived Benzoin has a more refined odour.