FRIAR’S BALSAM (Benzoin Gum) (Styrax benzoin) 50g

Aroma: Sweet, chocolate, balsamic (Thailand); warm, powdery, sweet (Indonesia).

Can be used as a bonding agent in stick & cone incenses. Burned on charcoal, Benzoin mixes well with other incenses to impart body and performance to create pleasingly different aromas and was a favourite with the Egyptians. Great for meditation. Said to promote areas relating to the mind – knowledge, wisdom, inspiration memory, peace of mind & psychic protection. Business success, intellect, purification, provides focus, aids concentration.

Also available Benzoin Essential Oil

Planetary, Elemental, Gender & Deity attributes in the Tags are from Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs.