Synonym(s)
asa dulcis; Benzoic resin; benzoin (engl.); Fragrant Asant; Resina Benzoin; Siamese benzoin; Sumatran benzoin
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Resin obtained from various species of storax (Styrax spp.), especially Styrax tonkinensis. Styrax tonkinensis is native to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. The resin is obtained by cutting the bark of the trees and collecting the resin. The slightly reddish resin has a pleasant vanilla-like smell. The resin is soluble in ether and ethanol.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
The main ingredients are salts and esters of benzoic acid(benzoates), cinnamic acid esters and vanillin.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
In India and in the Russian Orthodox Church, the aromatic smelling benzoin is the main component of incense blends.
Extracts of the resin can be used medicinally as expectorant for mouthwashes and for inhalations. They have an antiphlogistic and disinfecting effect.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles