Styrax tonkinensis, AN XI XIANG, Benzoin, -Eastern-

1. Styrax tonkinensis- Benzoin tapping operation with the traditional Lao method in Ban Kachet.

Styrax tonkinensis 安息香Ān xī xiāng Benzoin resin
- Siam Benzoin is obtained from Styrax tonkinensis, found across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam- contains benzoic acid. More used in the flavor and fragrance industries, such as incense-making and perfumery because of its sweet vanilla-like aroma and fixative properties.
- Sumatra Benzoin is obtained from Styrax benzoin and Styrax paralleoneurus which grows predominantly on the island of Sumatra- contains cinnamic acid in addition to benzoic acid- more commonly used in pharmaceutical preparations.
FLAVOR: Bitter, pungent, acid CHANNEL: Heart, Liver, Spleen
FUNCTIONS
GROUP: Aromatic Stimulants
1. Open up orifices,^[1,2] wake up spirits.
2. Promote Qi circulation,^[1,2] activate Blood,^[1,2] relieve pain.
INDICATIONS
1. Sudden fainting, apoplexy, abdominal pain, convulsion in children.
2. External application as astringent and antiseptic.
PREPARATIONS: Dried resin prepared as powder or pills 0.3-0.5 g.^[2]
2. Styrax tonkinensis-Kemenyan, benzoin resin as sold in Gombong, Central Java. Processed Sumatran Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) resin: of lower (left) and better quality (right). From Gombong, Central Java.

2. Styrax tonkinensis-Kemenyan, benzoin resin as sold in Gombong, Central Java. Processed Sumatran Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) resin: of lower (left) and better quality (right). From Gombong, Central Java.

DESCRIPTION: Resin, that is tapped from at least 5 years old trees in Summer.
References
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