Stacte, Storax, Styrax

Scientific Name: Liquidambar styraciflua

Country of Origin:  Honduras

Distillation Method:  Solvent Extraction

Plant Part: Resin

Prrfume Note: Base

Storax - Stacte is famous as a ingredient in the Holy incense stated in Exodus 30:34. As a perfume ingredient it is a base or fixative with sweet-balsamic undertones.  It is different than Benzoin absolute also known as styrax.  We feel the odor profile of this Liquidambar orientalis is than Liquidambar styraciflua (American), however, the Asian variety is only offered in limited quantities and difficult to source.

Storax is deciduous tree up to 49 feet high, with a purplish grey bark and white flowers. The storax is a pathological secretion produced by pounding the bark. It hardens for form a semi-solid mass with a sweet balsamic aroma.  

This oil is a soft solid at room temperature and will need to be heated in a water bath to make it workable.  It is difficult to work with.   

Blending Suggestions:  jasmine, rose, lavender, carnation, acacia, spice oils, rock rose, rose of sharon, frankincense.

Suggested Uses & Properties for External Applications:

Anointing Oil, Perfume, Incense

Calming, Comforting

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Safety:  

Cautions: Skin sensitization (moderate risk).  Always dilute this oil.

Do not use with children under 2 years of age.

Maximum dermal use level: 0.6%

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (p. 1712). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. 

Storage:  Store in a dark colored bottle out of direct sunlight.

Scripture References

Exodus 30:34

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