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Relaxing, pain-relieving, healing. Benzoin essential oil has a sweet, cinnamon-vanilla scent that calms your nerves and relaxes your muscles. It's excellent for easing chest congestion (also asthma, bronchitis and coughs) - ideal for sleep-inducing cold remedies.
It helps fight infection of the urinary tract and is comforting for pains in the stomach. Benzoin is also good to use in a massage oil (blend with rose) to give a massage with someone who is depressed or anxious, sad or lonely, its warming, soothing and stimulating properties are helpful for the mind and spirit. Return from Benzoin back to Individual Essential Oils.