Benzoin Gum Resin
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$19.00
$19.00
per kg
$190.00
$190.00
Min order
100g
100g
Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin
Initially Benzoin was used as an incense ingredient by the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was also used in ceremonies and to drive away evil spirits by the ancient Malayan culture. Between the 15th and 16th centuries it was brought over to England where the powder was used to make dry perfumes. It was even worn by Queen Elizabeth I. As time moved forward, exploration and experimentation between perfume and medicine began. This is where Benzoin took on a therapeutic role, in addition to its role in natural perfumery.
