Tincture of Benzoin (Friar's Balsam) Uses and Benefits
Modified on May 05, 2023 |
Deirdre Layne
by Deirdre Layne
Published June 14, 2020
Updated July 7, 2020
Tincture of Benzoin, also known as Friar's Balsam, is a neat little inexpensive item that you might want to keep in your medicine cabinet. It has traditionally been used externally to treat wounds and blisters, and in steam preparations for coughs, bronchitis, and asthma attacks.
What is Tincture of Benzoin?
Benzoin products are made from a resin from a group of Styrax trees that grow in tropical regions.
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