“Gives me the grounding I need.” -Kristie Messal, CA

BENEFITS

• An ancient aromatic plant oil
• Intensely green scent appreciated by perfumers
• Referred to as the sacred "mother resin"
• One of the oldest herbs
• Psycho-emotionally calming, grounding and balancing
• Contains rejuvenating, calming and balancing properties

Botanical/Latin Name: Ferula galbaniflua
Distillation: Steam distilled gum resin
How Grown: Conventional Unsprayed Ethically Farmed
Location: Iran
Aromas: Earthy, spicy, herbal, warm, woody, balsamic and piney
Chemical Family: Monoterpene
GC/MS Tested: 100% Pure & Natural

An aromatic gum resin, Galbanum oil has been described as “intensely green.” A little goes a long way. Please use sparingly in your blends.

It has a rich, musky, earthy and herbal scent, and bitter taste. Its balsamic character has subtle piney notes.

An ancient plant aromatic oil, the galbanum plant originated in Iran, Turkey and Syria. The resin from the galbanum roots is first converted to a resinoid compound then extracted by steam distillation.

Traditionally, galbanum was used for making incense. It is mentioned in the Book of Exodus for this purpose.

The ancient Egyptians highly favored galbanum as a holy plant aromatic. The reputed “green” incense of ancient Egypt is thought to be galbanum.

One of the oldest herbs, Hippocrates used it as did Pliny the Elder, an author and naturalist during the early Roman Empire who ascribed “extraordinary curative powers” to galbanum.

Some of the mythology associated with galbanum has referred to it as the sacred “mother resin.”

It's musty green scent is especially appreciated by perfumers. It has been used for making fine perfumes.

Psycho-emotionally, galbanum has a calming, balancing, and grounding effect upon the mind and emotions.

Galbanum oil's rejuvenating properties may be useful for relieving a variety of beauty skin care issues. 

BLENDS WITH: Conifers, pines and other evergreens, and citrus oils.

SUGGESTED USE ON LABEL: Adult: Dispense 1-3 drops on cotton ball or smell strip and inhale.

CAUTIONS: Skin sensitization if oxidized, recommend refrigeration.