Galbanum Essential Oil (France)

$18.99 CAD

Botanical Name: Ferula galbaniflua

Plant Part: Resin

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: France

Description: Galbanum is a small plant with the oil coming from the resin in the stems and roots.

Color: Colorless to a pale olive yellow viscous liquid.

Consistency: Thick

Aromatic Scent: Galbanum Essential Oil possesses an intensely green, fresh leafy odor with a dry woody back-note of balsamic, bark- like character.

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Not known

Common Uses: Galbanum Essential Oil is said to have anti-spasmodic property and considered an intermediate between Ammoniac and Asafoetida for relieving air passages. It is especially good for some forms of hysteria and can be used externally as a poultice for inflammatory swellings.

History: Galbanum was used by ancient civilizations as an incense. In Egypt, Galbanum was used along with Frankincense and Myrrh in baths, and in making perfume oils and cosmetics.

General Information:  Sunrise Botanics provides this essential oils guide for educational purposes only and not as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner or resource on uses, safety and precautions for all essential oils Canada, USA and Worldwide.

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