Tincture of benzoin
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Tincture of benzoin is a solution of benzoin resin in alcohol, known in the UK, Ireland and South Africa as Friar's balsam. It has two main uses, as a treatment for damaged skin, and as an inhalant.
It is usually applied to skin before applying tape or other adhesive bandages. To some degree, it protects the skin from allergy to the adhesive in the tape or bandage, but mostly it makes the tape or bandages adhere much longer.
It is also used as an oral mucosal protectant, for recurring canker sores.
It can also be inhaled in steam as a treatment for various conditions including asthma, bronchitis, and colds.
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