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Benzoin Gum

Benzoin Gum

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Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin

Common Names: Gum benzoin, styrax gum

Folk Name: “Benjamin Tree”

Also known as "gum benjamin," Benzoin Gum is in fact not a gum at all, and technically not even among the family of true herbs, but a type of resin that is derived from the bark of certain trees growing in Southeast Asia and Indonesia. It is nonetheless considered to be among naturopathic medicines that include natural herbs. Fragrant Benzoin Gum, has long been used in perfumes and incense.

Magical Folk Uses: Better business, attracts customers, purifies the home and encourages a peaceful home environment, good luck, encourages peace of mind

Medicinal Folk Uses: Traditionally used as a preservative in cosmetic remedies.

Can be burned on charcoal disk or directly in fire. 

 2oz of wild crafted natural resin

The use of resin incense is sacred in many communities and deserves our respect. To avoid cultural appropriation, it should always be done with pure intentions, reverence, and deep gratitude to those who practiced this before us. Express gratitude to the spirit of the plant resin and give thanks to mother earth for nurturing it.

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