Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Benzoin
The Herbs

(Styrax benzoin)

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

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Air

Powers: Purification, Prosperity

Magical Uses: Burn benzoin to purify, and add to purification incenses. A fine “clearing” herb.

Make an incense of benzoin, cinnamon and basil, and burn to attract customers to your place of business.

Often used as a base for incenses.

There are two types of Benzoin commonly available: Benzoin Siam and Benzoin Sumatra. They can both be used as described above, but Benzoin Sumatra is better suited for cleansing, while Benzoin Siam is better suited for attraction. Benzoin Siam can be substituted for storax, to which it is related.