Benzoin Resin

10 grams of Benzoin Resin.

Benzoin Resin

(Styrax benzoin)

Folk Names: Ben, Benjamen, Gum Benzoin, Siam Benzoin, Siamese Benzoin

Element Association: Air + Earth

Planetary Association: Sun + Venus + Saturn

Astrological Association: Capricorn

Energy: Masculine/Expressive

Deities: Aphrodite, Venus

Magical Properties: Purification, Prosperity, Protection, Banish, Love, Spirituality, Attraction, Business Success, Manifestation.

Magical Uses: Burn benzoin to purify and add to purification incenses. Can be burned with cinnamon and basil to attract customers to your business. Often used as a base for incenses. This earthy resin is grounding and stabilizing when added to any formula and is perfect for Home Blessings. Benzoin can be used for focus and psychic protection during astral work and when contacting to the spirit realm. Can increase the rate of success for spells.

These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work not for human consumption.

***Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). 

Information sourced from “The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook- Karen Harrison”, “Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs – Scott Cunningham”, “Complete Book of Correspondences – Sandra Kynes”, "The Witches Encyclopedia of Magical Plants - Sandra Kynes", “Magical Herbalism- Scott Cunningham.”