Benzoe Tree

Stem plant

  • Styracaceae: Siambenzoe (Laos).
  • Styracaceae: Sumatrabenzoe (Indonesia)

Medicinal drug

Benzoin: Is called siambenzoe or sumatrabenzoe, depending on the origin and stem plant. Benzoin is a resin that comes out after the trees are injured.

Ingredients

  • Benzoic acid
  • Coniferyl alcohol
  • Vanillin

Effects

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Expectorant
  • Antimicrobial
  • Antioxidant

Indications

  • Skin diseases
  • Common colds