Liquidambar styraciflua
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Other Names : American sweetgum, sweetgum, sweet gum, sweet-gum, hazel pine, American-storax, bilsted, red-gum, satin-walnut, star-leaved gum, alligator-wood, Styrax
a deciduous tree in the genus Liquidambar native to warm temperate areas of eastern North America and tropical montane regions of Mexico and Central America.
Special Precautions of Liquidambar styraciflua
Because of its sensitizing potential, IFRA suggests that the final concentration of Styrax extracts or distillates (resinoids, absolutes, oils) from exudates shall not exceed 0.6% in the finished product.
health Benefits of Liquidambar styraciflua
- skin conditions : ringworm, scapies, cuts, etc. Historically it has been used for wound care as is has anti-septic qualities although it should be diluted before being applied to skin and be very cautious using it on broken skin because of the potential for sensitization.
- It also has value in treating respiratory ailments, like many of its resinous counterparts – it may be particularly implicated if making a blend for bronchitis.
- It is a slow, relaxing oil that helps to relieve stress, anger and anxiety.
