Benzoin Resin

Benzoin Resin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Benzoin Resin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. There are two common kinds of benzoin, benzoin Siam and benzoin Sumatra, that are obtained from different species of the Styrax tree. Benzoin Resin differs from the chemical compound benzoin, which is derived from benzoin resin; however, the resin does not contain this compound (see Benzoin). While benzoin resin is used as a common ingredient in incense-making and perfumery, it is also used clinically as a mild antiseptic agent in over-the-counter products to clean sores, cuts, wounds, and skin abrasions as tincture of benzoin, or benzoin in a solution of alcohol. Tincture of benzoin solution is a topical adhesive agent used to provide tackiness and enhance the adhesive property of tape.

Benzoin Resin exhibits antiseptic properties.

Trade Name Benzoin Resin
Generic Benzoin resin
Benzoin resin Other Names Benzoin absolute, Benzoin resin, unspecified, Benzoin tincture, compound, Gum benzoin, Gum benzoin tincture, Gum sumatra
Type
Protein binding

No pharmacokinetic data available.

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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Benzoin Resin
Benzoin Resin

Uses

Benzoin Resin is a compound used to protect small wounds or canker sores.

Indicated for mild antisepsis of skin, cuts, and abrasions.

How Benzoin Resin works

The full mechanism of action is not yet fully established. Benzoic acid present in tincture of benzoin as well as the strong alcoholic content of the common pharmaceutical preparation are thought to play antiseptic and dehydrating effects on the oedematous tissue . Benzoin Resin is thought to form a fine coating under the adhesive tapes and over skin, abrasions, wounds, and oral lesions when used as a topical adhesive agent. Antiseptic preparation maintains skin integrity and protects the skin from adhesive ingredients and body fluids.

Toxicity

No toxicokinetic data available.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Volume of Distribution

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Elimination Route

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Half Life

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Clearance

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Elimination Route

No pharmacokinetic data available.

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