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Gum Benzoin / Benzoin Commonly used in incense-making and perfumery, due to its sweet-vanilla smell and fixative properties (allowing for slower dispersal of essential oils and other mineral fragrances). It can also be used in cosmetics, veterinary medicines, and candles. As a flavourer it is found in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, baked goods, chewing gum, frozen dairy, gelatins, puddings, and soft candies.
There are two types of Benzoin: benzoin Siam (Styrax tonkinensis found in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam), and benzoin Sumatra (Styrax benzoin, found on the island of Sumatra).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoin_resin
A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865
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Remedies Containing or to be used with
Diseases Treated with
General Diseases
- Cough (239/218): benzoin can be used to treat a habitual cough, common in old age.
Prescriptions Containing
Demulcents
- Cough Pill (345/324): flowers of benzoin (this could be benzoic acid, which is usually derived from gum benzoin)