Galbanum Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Ferula galbaniflua
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Resin
Note Classification: Top
Aroma: Fresh, woody, spicy, balsamic
Largest Producing Countries: Turkey, and Iran
Traditional Use: Galbanum has a long history as incense. The resin may be burned, and the oil has been used as a fixative in perfumes.
Properties: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, restorative, tonic
Benefits: Abscesses, boils,coughs, cuts, indigestion, inflammations, mature skin, muscular aches and pains, nervous tension, poor circulation, scar tissue, stomach cramp, stress, tones the skin, wounds.
Blends Well With: Benzoin, fir, geranium, ginger, lavender, oakmoss, opopanax, pine
Of Interest: In astrology galbanum is associated with the Libra, and in Tarot galbanum is linked with The Fool.
Safety Data: Generally considered safe.
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