Botonical Name | : | Styrax Tonkinesis | |
CAS # | : | N/A | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Golden to brownish liquid with aroma reminiscent of smoke | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils, Insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.9320 - 0.9365 @ 20 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N.A. | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4600 - 1.4670 @ 20 °C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | benzaldehyde, benzyl benzoate, cinnamic acid, benzoic acid, | |
Plant Part Used | : | Resin | |
Extraction Method | : | Solvent Extraction |
DESCRIPTION:
Commonly known as Benzoin Resin Oil, Styrax Tonkinesis Loban Oil is steam distilled from resin of a specific plant. For around thousands of years, this aromatic oil has been used to formulate perfumes and incenses. This oil has distinctively mind, pleasant and warm aroma that reminds about the smell of vanilla. This fragrant oil is reckoned for its numerous medicinal properties that include sedative, antioxidant, deodorant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, carminative, antiseptic, vulnerary, expectorant, styptic, cordial and diuretic attributes. CONSTITUENTS:
benzaldehyde, cinnamic acid, benzoic acid, benzyl benzoate, styrene & vanillin acid. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
This golden colored aromatic oil has distinctive smoke like smell. BLENDS WITH:
This oil can be blended with the oils of frankincense, cypress, Copaiba balsam, myrrh, rose, lemon, coriander, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper and spice extracted oils. COMMON NAMES:
This oil is commonly referred as Benzoin Resin Oil and Choya Loban. USES:
Styrax Tonkinesis Loban Oil is used as suitable preservative for soaps and perfumes. This oil has intense and pleasant smell. Its anti allergic and toxin free content have made it ideal for preparing medicines. This fragrant oil is effective in healing bronchial attack, colic, gout, asthma, congestion, arthritis, dull and oily skin, rheumatism, skin irritation, cough and eczema.