Softwood lumber for many otheruses is dried to a low moisture content, 10% to 12% formany appearance grades to as low as 7% to 9% for furniture,cabinets, and millwork. Hardwood lumber for framing inconstruction, although not in common use, should also bedried to an average moisture content of 15%, not to exceed19%.
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.
There are two basic grades of benzoin gum: Siam and Sumatra. The former is used as a flavoring and fragrance agent. There is also a sub-grade of Sumatra benzoin known as Penang. The basic difference between them all is the amount of milky white resinous material it contains, as well as the amount of bark remnants.