{"product_id":"benzoino-loban-in-resina-50-g","title":"Benzoin (Loban) resin - 50 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: \u003cstrong\u003eStyrax benzoin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: \u003cstrong\u003eStyracaceae \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eSiam, Thailand, Indonesia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: \u003cstrong\u003eBrownish-gray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: \u003cstrong\u003eBalsamic, vanilla-like, slightly sweet, acrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperties: \u003cstrong\u003eAntiseptic, Disinfectant, Tonic, Antidepressant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity:\u003cstrong\u003e 50 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenzoin resin is a gummy substance extracted from the bark of the Styrax benzoin and Styrax tonkinensis shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Java incense or Benjamin gum, it should not be confused with benzoin, which is found in bitter almond oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenzoin helps purify the air, especially in very crowded spaces, rooms closed for several hours, or in the presence of airborne influenza viruses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts essence also helps with respiratory difficulties caused by colds and blocked airways. Its balsamic action stimulates the body's natural defense processes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the aroma of the incense spreads through the air, \u003cstrong\u003eits warm notes\u003c\/strong\u003e have a tonic effect and \u003cstrong\u003ehelp relieve anxiety and stress\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a largely antidepressant effect. In cases of colds, asthma, bronchitis, or sinusitis, it is recommended to use benzoin incense in living spaces: the bedroom can also be prepared in this way by letting the incense burn about an hour before going to bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also useful for skin-related problems such as eczema because it stimulates purification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, benzoin resin came from the island of Java, where it is still sold in granules under the name of kemenyan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substance contains benzoic acid. Since it is soluble in ethanol, it was used to prevent lipids from becoming rancid and for the mummification of corpses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the largest producers of benzoin from Siam (the finest) and Sumatran benzoin are Thailand and Indonesia. But also the countries of East Africa, Israel, Yemen, and Oman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain benefits of benzoin oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eantimicrobial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eantifungal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edisinfectant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etonic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eanxiolytic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eantidepressant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e to burn it, charcoal briquettes must be used. They should be lit with a lighter or stove flame; therefore, it is recommended to use tongs or similar tools to avoid unpleasant burns. When the charcoal begins to glow across its entire surface, it is time to place it in the incense burner to burn the resin and add the resin itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperts recommend placing a little sand around the base of the incense burner to help dissipate the heat more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll resins are sold in \u003cstrong\u003e50-gram bags.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tempo del Sogno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839686594901,"sku":"ING-Benzoino","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1071\/0849\/9797\/files\/benzoino-loban-in-resina-50-g.jpg?v=1788456770","url":"https:\/\/tempodelsogno.it\/en\/products\/benzoino-loban-in-resina-50-g","provider":"Tempo del Sogno","version":"1.0","type":"link"}