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Also known as “gum benjamin,” benzoin gum is in fact not a gum at all, and technically not even among the family of true herbs, but a type of resin that is derived from the bark of certain trees growing in Southeast Asia and Indonesia. It is nonetheless considered to be among naturopathic medicines that include natural herbs.

Tincture of benzoin has long been used by mainstream medicine in the treatment of minor skin disorders such as canker sores and fever blisters; fragrant benzoin gum, which has long been used in perfumes and incense, has also been effective in the treatment of bronchial congestion resulting from asthma and chest colds as well.

Bulk organic herbs, roots and other natural substances that include dried benzoin gum may be useful in the treatment of bacterial infection, wounds and minor skin conditions including athlete’s foot and rashes. Essential oil of sytrax benzoin may also help to open congested breathing passages when added to steam.

Those who keep bulk organic herbs on hand for various purposes should have a supply of sytrax benoin in addition to other dried herbs. While no claim is made about the curative properties of organic herbs and other natural compounds like sytrax benzoin, there is a great deal of evidence that such bulk herbs can have healthful effects on many conditions.

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