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It has been well known that the material called as
Gum Benzoin Sumatra (Styrax), either as Lump or powder, is a balsamic
resin. Styrax Gum Benzoin Sumatra is comming from Styrax family and
the dried exudation from the pierced bark of Styrax Tree in Tapanuli,
North Sumatra. As a gum from this species hardens, it becomes
Lump and pale yellowish color. It is common to comercialized in powder
form. It has a strong storax like odor and it also has more Benzoic
Acid rather than Cinamic Acid (as found in Styrax Tonkinensis). In
Indonesia, it called as Kemenyan Tarutung or Toba, but broadly known as
Benjamin, Benzoico, Benzoe, or Benjoin. Because
of its fragrant odor, it is widely used in: perfume, essential oil,
aromatherapy, and sometimes in incense. It is well liked for
its anti cataract and expectorant properties as well as its powerful skin
healing effects. It also a warming oil, making it useful for painful joints
and poor circulation, stimulates the production of urine (diuretic).
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