Benzoin
Opens orifices, dispels turbidity.
Overview
Benzoin resin is acrid-bitter-sweet and neutral—opens orifices, moves qi and blood, and dispels turbidity—found in storax-type classical formulas.
Nature & meridians
Acrid, bitter, neutral; Heart and Spleen.
Key ideas
- Orifice closure support: only within emergency medical frameworks.
- Epigastric/chest pain: mild stasis patterns in crafted prescriptions.
- Ambient aroma: cultural and contemplative uses.
Aromatherapy notes
Collapse patterns contraindicate; allergy-prone users test minimally.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.