Benzoin Styrax
benzoin
The resin of this tree
is Sun-associated (although some put it with Venus) and has been
used for millenia as an incense in a number of cultures. Benzoin is
calming, soothing, and warm, restoring confidence for the Work. It has also been known to encourage creativity. This resin is
good for purification and works well with other scents and influences,
especially as a preservative. On the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, benzoin is the perfume
of Netzach. Stimulating and aphrodisiac, it
is an excellent ingredient in incense for love magick and was once a frequent ingredient in Eclectic
medicine. Alchemy Works carries two types of this resin. As shown in the picture, we have top quality benzoin from Thailand
in the form of "almonds." Thai or Siam benzoin
has a highly Venus nature with a wonderful vanilla scent when raw and a
very sweet, almost rose-like scent when burned. Our Sumatra Benzoin, also known
as gum benzoin or gum benjamin, is a rich amber-colored translucent resin that many consider to be the equivalent of "styrax"
(which we personally consider to be storax).
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Thai (Siam) Benzoin Tears 10g (~1/3
oz) $8.90
Sumatra Benzoin Resin 10g (~1/3
oz) $4.80
Uses in Witchcraft
& Magic:
Purification Kabbalah Love
Magic Venus & Sun Incense
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