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Benzoin Latin Name: Styrax benzoin
Gender: Hot
Planet: Sun, Mars
Element: Air
Deity: Horned God, Solar Deities
Folklore: Benzoin resin is a common ingredient in incense-making and perfumery because of its aroma and fixative properties. Gum benzoin is a major component of the type of church incense used in Russia and some other Orthodox Christian societies. Benzoin resin is also used in blended types of Japanese incense, Indian incense, Chinese incense.
Magical Properties: A herb of purification, burned in incense to sanctify an area. The scent is also used to attract business when combined with basil, peony or cinnamon. Dilute the essential oil and rub onto the body to increase your personal power. It awakens the conscious mind as well. Burn to purify, protect, for prosperity, for astral projection or to increase mental powers.

Benzoin (as herb or essential oil) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to solar matters (healing, illumination, magickal power, physical energy, protection, success, and putting an end to legal matters).

Benzoin (as a herb) may be used in as an ingredient for magick spells and formulas related to Mars matters (physical energy, protection, and success).