Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Benzoin

right|200px|Styrax benzoin Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) Benzoin oil comes from the resin (dried sap) of the Styrax benzoin tree. It has a warm, sweet scent, similar to vanilla. It has a calming and stabilizing effect. It is a base note oil. Properties right|150px|Benzoin resin Digestive Stimulates the pancreas and may help to stabilize blood sugar levels. Emotional Soothes stress, anxiety and nervousness. With a comforting and relaxing effect on the mind, it can help reduce "overthinking" and mental exhaustion. Use it with a carrier oil for massage or through inhalation. Immunological Benzoin has an anti-infectious property and can help to fight infection. Respiratory Relieves asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis and symptoms of a cold. For coughs and sore throats, apply benzoin in a balm or cream to the throat and chest. Pain Eases muscle pain. Use with a carrier oil for massage, or add to a bath. Soothes mouth ulcers. Skin Improves acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and scar tissue. Helps chapped skin, chilblains, frostbite and minor wounds to heal. Blend with Benzoin works well in blends with bergamot, frankincense, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, bitter orange and sandalwood. Caution Benzoin oil can be very relaxing. Benzoin resin deep