The oleo gum resin of benzoin oil is an amber yellow to reddish-brown color with a sweet balsamic aroma.  Benzoin essential oil is commonly used to help treat cuts, chapped skin, inflamed and irritated conditions, arthritis, gout, poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, chills, colic, coughs, laryngitis, flu, nervous tension and stress related complaints.  It is antibacterial  and antimicrobial which makes it a good choice for a mouthwash.  

If you're having trouble falling asleep due to racing thoughts try putting a drop of benzoin on the arch of each foot.  It works like a charm.