What Are The Uses Of Benzoin?

Benzoin is majorly used in oil form which is extracted from benzoin tree. It has many traditional and medicinal uses as it:

• Improves circulation, digestion
• Relieves anxiety, stress, nervousness, tension, arthritis
• Prevents infections, sepsis
• Acts as antiseptic, disinfectant, antidepressant, anti-flatulent (removes abdominal gas), astringent, anti-inflammatory agent
• Removes bad odor
• Tightens gums if used as mouthwash
• Reduces wrinkles
• Treats a cough, measles, rashes, eruptions
• Facilitates urination thus lowering blood pressure, losing weight.
• Heals cracking of skin
• Regulates blood sugar levels, metabolic functions.

What Are The Side Effects Of Benzoin?

Some common side effects that may be caused by benzoin are:

• A headache, nausea
• Vomiting, lack of oxygen in blood

What Are The Contraindications Of Benzoin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards benzoin or any other allergies.