Description
Onycha Heart Note High Quality Essential Oil
5ml
Species: Styrax benzoin
Artisan Distilled in Israel
Part Used: Bark Resin
Benzoin oil is extracted from the resin of trees that are seven years old or older, yielding about 65-85% oil. It is extracted at a lower temperature to enhance the depth of the aroma. This oil is rare due to the unique distillation extraction process.
Medicinal Properties:
Onycha Heart essential oil exhibits various medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, and sedative effects.
Traditional Uses:
Onycha essential oil has often been used as an antiseptic and cleanser for cuts and wounds.
*Other Uses:
It may also be beneficial for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, bleeding (to slow or stop), bronchitis, chills, circulation issues, colic, cuts, flatulence, gout, laryngitis, mucus retention, nervous tension, rheumatism, skin issues, stomach discomfort, stress, urinary tract infections, and wounds. It is also effective for colds, coughs, and sore throats.
Uses for Onycha Essential Oil:
1. To help prevent infection in a cut or scrape, apply a drop or two of Onycha essential oil to the affected area.
2. For small wounds, place a drop of Onycha essential oil mixed with a carrier oil to help slow bleeding.
3. Use a drop of Onycha essential oil combined with coconut oil under each arm as a deodorant.
4. For sore throats, coughs, or colds, mix one drop of Onycha essential oil with a carrier oil and apply.
5. Rub 1-2 drops of Onycha essential oil on the stomach to alleviate cramping or pain.
6. To treat chapped or cracked skin, combine several drops of Onycha essential oil with a carrier oil or unscented lotion and apply to speed up healing.
7. Mix Onycha essential oil with a carrier oil and rub it onto the chest to help loosen mucus and relieve congestion.
Onycha was a treasured aromatic mentioned in Exodus 30:34: “And the Lord said unto Moses, ‘Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight.’”
There has been some debate about the exact nature of Onycha, with some scholars suggesting it may refer to a shellfish or a plant. The great Jewish scholar Rashi proposed that Onycha is a type of root, while the Talmud states it came from an annual plant. Some researchers believe that Styrax benzoin may be the source of Onycha.
Like frankincense and myrrh, benzoin is a resin, making it plausible that it was used in the sacred Ketoret incense blend in the Holy Temple. Traditionally, Onycha is recognized for its comforting and soothing properties, as well as its benefits for the skin. Ancient cultures used it to improve complexion and nourish the skin. The beneficial aspects of benzoin may arise from the oil itself and the other oils it is combined with.
Compounds found in benzoin resin have been detected in archaeological organic residues from an ancient ceramic censer, indicating that this resin was used as one of the components in the incense burned in ancient times of the Holy Temple.
An ancient Egyptian perfume formula from 1200 BCE included benzoin as a primary ingredient. The name “benzoin” likely has historical ties to its use as incense, particularly identified as the Onycha mentioned in the Torah/Bible and utilized in the Ketoret (Exodus 30:22-32). It is also referenced in Ecclesiasticus 24:15.
The chemical analysis of Onycha (Benzoin) oil reveals constituents such as benzoic acid, cinnamic acids, vanillin, and coniferyl benzoate.
