What is the medical use of Styrax?
Styrax is a resin that comes from trees or small shrubs in the Styrax Benzoin family Styracaceae originating from Thailand and the islands of Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. Avicenna mentioned her in one of his medical treatises written in the 11th century and was an important medicine in Islamic medicine. Styrax was more commonly known in the West as benzoin, used to treat a wide range of suffering for more than a thousand years. It contains antibacterial, anti -inflammatory, antiseptic and expert properties and was used in the treatment of respiratory disorders, circulatory problems, arthritis, wounds and other skin conditions. Styrax is also a sedative used to relieve nervous tension and stress.
Benzoin cannot be used internally because accepting is fatal. Essential oil is often extracted and can be used locally, added to the bath water or inhalation to treat various physical and mental conditions. When using local loop, benzoin oil must be used in small quantities and diluted the bearing OleMem, such as jojoba, olive or sweet almonds, because it can be harmful if a large amount of pure oil is used.
Styrax oil can be inhaled directly from the container or a few drops can be placed in the diffuser and heated so that the scent penetrates the air. Another way to breathe vanilla aroma Styrax is to place a few drops in a bowl of hot water, lean over the bowl and breathe. Society can clean overload and alleviate symptoms of asthma, colds, bronchitis, flu and other respiratory complaints. Soaking in a warm bath, which contains several drops of benzoin oil, it can reduce nerve tension and facilitate sore muscles, arthritis and inflammation. The person should avoid any kind of benzoin treatment due to their strong sedative effect.
essential oils are never used and should always be diluted before applying to the skin. Benzoin can be combinedWith other oil and massage into the skin to speed up wound healing, rashes, psoriasis, eczema and acne. It also supports the healing of cracked dry skin.
oil is not the only healing form of Styrax. There is also a folded benzoin tincture on the counter as a treatment of abrasion and cuts. This medicinal compound contains aloe and styrax. Benzoin tincture can also be used to support the healing of mouth and canker ulcers.