Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) is a common medicinal tree used in chronic cough and skin-disorders. It belongs to the family Styraceae.
An essential oil, Benzoin oil is extracted from the resin of the tree. The oil is golden brown in color and possesses a sweet, warm and vanilla-like aroma. It is a chief ingredient in perfumes. Benzoin is a good antiseptic and expectorant.
