Benzoin is a lump formed by compressing spherical particles, with different shapes and sizes. The surface is reddish brown or grayish brown, mixed with yellow-white or grayish-white opaque almond-shaped particles. It is rough and uneven, and its texture is firm and brittle at normal temperature. It will soften after heating, and its smell is fragrant and slightly pungent.

Benzoin has the functions of clearing the mind, promoting qi and blood circulation, and relieving pain. It can be used for apoplexy with phlegm syncope, sudden syncope due to stagnation of qi, coma due to middle evil, pain in the heart, postpartum blood dizzy, infantile convulsion, etc. For example, sudden heartburn, infantile abdominal pain, arthralgia, expectorant, bronchitis and local antiseptic also belong to the scope of benzoin.

Take it with benzoin powder, or take it with Aquilaria Resinatum, Radix Aucklandiae, Flos Caryophylli, Herba Agastaches, Fructus Anisi Stellati, Rhizoma Cyperi, Fructus Amomi, and Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, and add honey to the paste steamed with benzoin to make pills, or slice benzoin and smoke it, or put it in hot water to absorb its steam, which can promote respiratory mucosa to discharge sputum.

Clinically, the pills made of benzoin are mainly used for treating apoplexy, heatstroke, apoplexy and phlegm-heat stagnation caused by epidemic febrile diseases. Treat adult and child apoplexy wind and evil spirit; Sudden heartache, or frequent years; Treat cold, dampness and air conditioning, treat children's abdominal pain, bend their feet and cry; Treat women's postpartum blood halo, blood swelling and other diseases.

Usage of benzoin essential oil

Benzoin essential oil is one of the advanced essential oils, which has a good effect on treating cough, bronchitis, chilblain and calming emotions. The biggest function of benzoin essential oil is to moisten hair and smooth respiratory tract, so it is helpful to treat cough, sore throat, asthma and tracheitis.

Improve the skin: it is very useful to smear, crack, dry skin, chilblain and skin ulcer. 50 ml of emulsion, 8 drops of benzoin, 2 drops of myrrh and 2 drops of chamomile.

Female care: warm and soothing characteristics, promoting lust and eliminating cold feeling. Sweet almond oil 16 ml, wheat germ oil 4 ml, benzoin 5 drops, sandalwood 3 drops, bergamot 2 drops.

Joint muscles: dealing with joint pain caused by rheumatism. Sweet almond oil 16 ml, wheat germ oil 4 ml, benzoin 5 drops, marjoram 3 drops, juniper 2 drops.

Relieve arthritis: Hot compress after massage is better. Jojoba oil10ml, benzoin 5 drops, lavender 3 drops and myrrh 2 drops.

Light spots: massage until absorbed, and use at night. Sweet almond oil10ml, benzoin 2 drops, lemon 3 drops.

Relieve flatulence: massage clockwise 10 minute. Evening primrose oil10ml, benzoin 5 drops, bergamot 3 drops, juniper berry 2 drops.

Eliminate scalp tinea: leave for 5 minutes and rinse. 50 ml of shampoo, 20 drops of benzoin and 30 drops of tea tree.

Relieve loneliness and depression: incense, benzoin 2 drops, lemon 1 drop, rose 1 drop.