Crude Drug: Benzoin
Biological Source Styrax benzoin
Family Styracaceae
Official used part Balsamic resin
Major Marker Constituent Benzoic acid; cinnamic acid
Constituentclass Resin acids
Pharmacognostic traditional use Topical/expectorant preparations
Drug Type Resin
Scientific Name Styrax benzoin
Category Resins and balsams
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.