A similar preparation called Friar's Balsam or Compound Benzoin Tincture contains, in addition, Cape aloes or Barbados aloes and storax resin. (wikipedia.org)
Friar's balsam was invented by the English doctor and MP Joshua Ward c. 1760. (wikipedia.org)
Benzoin is an ingredient of Friar's Balsam which is widely used. (purplesage.org.uk)
Available as Friar's Balsam and Benzoin Tincture B.P.C. (purplesage.org.uk)
Friar's Balsam - Gold Cross Also acts as an antiseptic for small cuts and wounds. (decadethirty.com)
As an Inhalant - Add 5-10 mL of Friar's Balsam to 500 mL of hot water (not boiling). (decadethirty.com)
Benzoin3
Benzoin is not a constituent of benzoin resin, the primary active ingredient of this natural product is actually benzoic acid. (wikipedia.org)
The compounding of Benzoin Tincture with other substances, such as Aloe and Tolu balsam, is also thought to cause the variation of color. (wikipedia.org)
Pharmacological properties 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties Sumatra benzoin has been used as an ingredient in inhalations used in the treatment of catarrh of the upper respiratory tract for many years. (decadethirty.com)
Antiseptic1
Friars Balsam has been used as an antiseptic and expectorant for over 600 years. (celticearthspirit.co.uk)
Products1
Handling procedures are in place to reduce the likelihood of allergens being present, but we cannot guarantee our ingredients are totally free of traces in the products supplied. (celticearthspirit.co.uk)
Incense2
it has been a favourite ingredient in church incense second only to Frankincense. (apothecarysgarden.com)
It is one of the most important incense ingredients and is abundantly burned in all kinds of spiritual ceremonies. (starchild.co.uk)
Resin1
Many skin care products include the resin, and the resin is one of the most common herbal ingredients in such products. (herbs2000.com)