Idyllism

Botanical Name: Styrax Benzoin
Note: Base   
Country of Origin: Italy  
Plant Part Used: Tree/Gum from the Trunk
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

Properties: Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Cephalic, Cordial, Deodorant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sedative, Vulnerary.

Mind: Beneficial for tension and stress since it has a calming effect on the nervous system.  Brings comfort to the sad, lonely and depressed.  Helps to let go of worries, instils confidence and eases exhausted emotional and psychic states.

Body: Seems to have a rejuvenating effect on the body.  it warms the heart and circulation and may ease general aches and pains as well as arthritis. Has a good reputation for helping with respiratory disorders.  It's a tonic to the lungs and has a beneficial action on bronchitis, asthma, coughs, colds, laryngitis and sore throats. Very effective on congested mucous membranes, expelling fluid waste. Also helps with disorders of the urinary tract such as cystitis since it aids urine flow.  A remedy for genital problems like leucorrhoea and may have a part to play with sexual difficulties, reputedly premature ejaculation.  Calming effect on stomach, expels flatulence and strengthens the pancreas aiding digestion.  Said to control blood sugar levels which could  be helpful to sufferers of diabetes.

Skin: Should remedy for cracked, dry skin, making it more elastic.  Particularly useful for chapped hands and heels as well as chilblains and rashes.  A good remedy for wounds and sores, valuable where there is redness, irritation and itching as in dermatitis.

Precautions: Could have a drowsy effect - best avoided when concentration is needed.