Galbanum ( Ferula galbaniflua )

An aromatic gum resin produced from the umbelliferous Persian plant Galbanum oil from Iran has been described as “intensely green.” Galbanum has a musky, herbal scent, and bitter taste. It is balsamic with subtle piney notes which is probably due to the presence of pinenes in its chemical profile.

An ancient oil the galbanum plant belongs to the ferula family of plants originating in Iran, Turkey and Syria. The resin from the galbanum roots is first converted to a resinoid compound then extracted by steam distillation.

Method of Extraction & Location: Steam Distilled Gum Resin, Iran

Aromas: Spicy, herbal, warm, woody, balsamic, piney

Chemical Family: Monoterpene

Keywords: CALMING, REGENERATIVE, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Traditionally galbanum has been used for making incense and is mentioned in the Book of Exodus 30:34 for this purpose. The ancient Egyptians highly favored galbanum as a holy plant aromatic and the reputed "green" incense of ancient Egypt is thought to be galbanum.

One of the oldest plant medicines 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."

Its musty green scent is appreciated by perfumers and it has been used for making fine perfumes.

Galbanum has calming, balancing, and grounding effects upon the mind and emotions. It is useful for balancing extreme psycho-emotional states such as anger, frustration, hysteria or paranoia.

Its comforting scent may be enjoyed in a massage blend for relaxation and to release deep tension.

Topically galbanum oil's regenerative properties have been used successfully for treating skin disorders and inflammation. It may be useful for treating boils, abscesses, wounds, rheumatic type pain, edema and swelling, skin rash and acne.

Galbanum is said to help relieve pre-menstrual tension and strengthen female abdominal organs.

MONOTERPENE Archetype: Athlete

ELEMENTAL POWER
Masculine, Strength, Courage, Endurance, Stamina & Stability

MONOTERPENE PROPERTIES
Actions & Effects include:

Stimulant - an agent that quickens the physiological functions of the body, temporarily increases body or organ function, good for convalescence, poor circulation, listlessness, physical fatigue
Tonic - strengthens and enlivens the whole or specific parts of the body
Rubefacient - Warming, agent which reddens skin, dilates vessels, increases blood flow
Astringent - drying, causes contraction of organic tissues
Diuretic - increases urine flow
Deodorizer - excellent air freshener, airborne deodorizer
Decongestant - entire body
Expectorant - helps promote the removal of mucus from respiratory system, stimulates the action of decongestion for the entire body, heals respiratory system
Antiseptic - helps control infection
Anti-viral - prevents or inhibits viral activity, destroys virus

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

CAUTION: May be a skin irritant.

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