Botanical Name Ferula Galbaniflua
Plant Part Gum
Extraction Method Steam Distilled
Origin Turkey
Description A small plant with the oil coming from the stems and leaves.
Color Galbanum Oil is a colorless to pale yellow or pale olive yellow
Common Uses Antispasmodic and considered an intermediate between Ammoniac and asafoetida for relieving air passages. Especailly good for some forms of hysteria and used externally as a plaster for inflammatory swellings.
Strength of Aroma Medium
Blends well with Galbanum can be easily blended, but the end result may be different on different users. Galbanum should be blended to suit individuals.
Aromatic Scent Possesses an intensely green, fresh leafy odor with a dry woody backnote of balsamic, bark like character.
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