Siam benzoin contains benzoate, alcohol, benzoic acid, dsiaresinolic acid, and cinnamyl benzoate. Sumatra benzoin contains benzoic acid and cinnamic esters of benzoresorcinol and coniferyl alcohol, free benzoic acid, cinnamic acics, and other ingredients. These components give benzoin its skin protectant, expectorant, and soothing properties. Eenzoic acid also has antifungal and an tibacterial properties.

Benzoin is available as compound tincture of benzoin and tincture of benzoin spray, and in various ointment combinations.

Benefits And Uses of Benzoin

Benzoin is used topically as a skin protectant. It’s mixed with glycerin and water and applied to cutaneous ulcers, bedsores, cracked nipples, and fissures of the lips or anus. It’s also combined with zincoxide in baby ointments.

Benzoin may be added to hot water and inhaled as a vapor to treat throat and bronchial inflammation, acute laryngitis, or croup.

Administration

• Topically for the treatment of wounds or lesions As an inhalant, 1 % in very hot water.

Side Effects of Benzoin

• Benzoin may cause skin irritation or urticaria at application site. There are no reported interactions with benzoin.
• Those with hypersensitivity to benzoin should avoid use.

Clinical considerations

• Mild irritation may occur at the application site.
• Benzoin should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from excessive heat.
• Tell patient to remind prescriber and pharmacist of any herbal or dietary supplement that he’s taking when obtaining a new prescription.
• Advise patient to consult his health care provider before using an herbal preparation because a treatment with proven efficacy may be available.

Research summary

The concepts behind the use of benzoin and the claims made regarding its effects have not yet been validated scientifically.

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