1 oz. (28 grams) Benzoin Gum Powder (Styrax benzoin) Also known as Styrax benzoin, benjamin gum, barley gum, styrax gum Introduction If you can remember visiting the family doctor 40 or more years ago, you may remember the ubiquitous jar of “tincture of benzoin” kept on an office shelf. The benzoin tree is native to the tropical reaches of Southeastern Asia, China, and Indonesia. The resin, also called gum benjamin, has a vanilla like aroma and ranges in color from pale yellow to red brown and is harvested by making triangular incisions into the tree’s bark to establish a flow, which then hardens into lumps when exposed to air and sunlight. Benzoin is used in the perfume industry as an antioxidant, stabilizer, and fixative. It will sometimes harden under fluctuations in humidity. Constituents Benzaldehyde, benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, styrene, vanillic acid. Parts Used The gum, dissolved in tinctures of alcohol. Or for manufactured products it may be applied to cosmetic creations as directed. Typical Preparations Benzoin tincture, used in cosmetics and some herbal compounds. Also used in vaporizer fluids for inhalation to relieve respiratory discomfort. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Save on shipping if all items are paid for in one Paypal transaction If you are looking for larger quantities, or other herbs not listed, please inquire with “Ask seller a question” If you have a problem with your purchase, please contact me first before leaving feedback, so we can reach resolution promptly and efficiently. I intend to please and am always honest and reasonable in my business transactions for over 10 years. Bid With Confidence! Read my feedback. I’m a very interactive seller and have high marks for cooperative selling. I guarantee this will be a positive EBay experience for you. The information in the listing is just a brief description found on the internet that describes the item, please do your own research before purchasing, or contact a health professional for futher information about this item. Ebay does not allow me to give any medical advice pertaining to any of the herbal tems 1 Ounce (oz) = 28 Grams(gm) = 28000 Milligrams(mg) Please Note: As I do my best to keep the pictures in the description current, The color, cut, and packaging may vary slightly as I do not purchase more than I can sell in a couple months, and these can be different from batch to batch. Be assured that you are receiving the item you purchased Shipping for each additional item is $0.25 if all items are paid for in one Paypal transaction. Shipping discounts should automatically be applied when you check out, If not, Please click “Request Total”. If you choose to pay for items individually, the shipping discount will not be applied.Please note: Feedback is left automatically, once it is received….If you plan on purchasing multiple items, all you need to do is add them to your cart first, then click checkout when finished, then all items will have discounted shipping charges.if you do pay for the items individually, they will be shipped by individually, so if you want to save money on your order, add to cart first.If you plan on purchasing multiple items, all you need to do is add them to your cart first, then click checkout when finished, then all items will have discounted shipping charges.if you do pay for the items individually, they will be shipped by individually, so if you want to save money on your order, add to cart first.