benzoin – Earth to Kathy

April 4, 2018

Antiseptic

Antiseptic ointments are topical disinfectants applied to cleanse microbes from tissue and surface areas to prevent the spread of infections. Antiseptic Recipes Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each […]

April 18, 2018

Benzyl Benzoate

Benzyl benzoate is an ester found in benzoin and ylang ylang. It can also be found in jasmine absolute. It is on the World Health Organization list of essential oils and has been used to treat scabies, lice, and as an insecticide. Esters are formed from the combination of acids […]

April 19, 2018

Cinnamic Acid

Cinnamic acid is an acid, as found in benzoin, Peru balsam, and cinnamon. Links to Plants Containing Cinnamic Acid RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This compilation of research articles does […]

May 4, 2018

Benzoin Resinoid (Styrax paralleloneurum) Research

Latin Name: Sumatran: Styrax paralleloneurum; Siamese: Styrax tonkinensis Family: Styracaceae Benzoin resin is obtained from the bark of certain Styrax trees, and has bee used in perfumery and for medicinal purposes. Its antiseptic properties may be useful in wound cleansing. RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles […]