Benzoin

Also called Gum Benzoin

Perfume or incense2 traditions

overview

Benzoin is a vanilla-sweet resin from Southeast Asian styrax trees, long used to fix the scent of incense and perfume. It is a gentle purifier and a resin of prosperity.

Uses

Purification
Prosperity
Peace of mind
Holding a blend together

ritual

Working with it

Add benzoin to incense blends to sweeten and fix them. Burn it alone to cleanse a room gently.

⚠ Safety note for Benzoin

ingredient_profile

Botanical name: Styrax benzoin
Planet: ☉︎ Sun
Kind: Resin
Element: Air
Works for: Purification Prosperity Harmony Confidence Success Study Order Discipline Learning Patience Commerce
Forms: resinincensepowderessential oil
How to use: Burn as incense or loose herbSachet or charm bagAltar or offering

⚠ Safety

Common allergen. Daisy-family or other common allergy. Skip it if you react to ragweed or similar plants.

Projective

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Where the traditions place it

Sun — Common practice
Venus — Golden Dawn