With its aromatic, mind-opening quality and a warm, pungent character, Styrax tonkinensis enters the heart and spleen meridians. It is believed to calm the spirit and stimulate the spleen, helping to dispel gloomy moods. In aromatherapy, it is commonly used to balance emotions and relieve stress, while its antibacterial and reparative properties also benefit the skin by soothing irritation from external aggressors.