Translation guide
A fragrant resin used in incense and medicine. In Japanese, it is referred to by specific terms depending on the source plant.
Referring to the aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Liquidambar or Styrax.
Referring to the tree that produces storax, or its fragrant wood.
Literally 'storax tree'. Used when specifying the plant itself.
Often refers to benzoin, but can also denote storax from Styrax species. Context determines the exact resin.
Benzoin (or storax) is said to have sedative effects.
The storax tree grows wild in Turkey.