Galbanum

Safety data – non-toxic, non irritant, nonsensitizing.

Family – Apiaceae

Synonyms – Galbanum Gum or Resin

Herbal/folk tradition - It was used by the ancient civilizations as an incense and in Egypt for cosmetics and in the embalming process.  It is generally used in the East in a similar way to asafetida – for treating wounds, inflammations and skin disorders and also for respiratory, digestive and nervous complaints.

Aromatherapy/home use

Skin care – abscesses, acne, boils, cuts, heals scar tissue, inflammations, tones the skin, mature skin, wrinkles, wounds,.

Circulation, muscles and joints – poor circulation, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism.  Respiratory system – asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, chronic coughs.

Digestive system – cramp, flatulence, indigestion.

Nervous system – nervous tension and stress-related complaints.

Other uses – the Persian gum used to be employed in pharmaceutical products.  Both oil and resinoid are used as fixative and fragrance components in soaps, detergents, creams, lotions and perfumes.  Also used as a flavor ingredient in most major food categories, alcoholic and soft drinks.

Distribution – native to the Middle East and western Asia; cultivated in Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan and Lebanon.  Distillation usually takes place in Europe and the USA.

Extraction – essential oil by water or steam distillation from the oleoresin or gum -- only the Levant or soft type is used for oil production. A partially deterpenized oil is produced known as glabanol. A resinoid is also produced mainly for use as a fixative.

Characteristics – Crude – a dark amber or brown viscous liquid with a green, woody scent and a soft balsamic undertone.  Oil – a colorless or pale yellow-olive liquid with a fresh green top note and woody, dry, balsamic undertone.  It blends well with hyacinth, violet, narcissus, lavender, geranium, oakmoss, opopanax, pine, fir, styrax and oriental bases.

Actions – analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, balsamic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, restorative, tonic.

At present this oil is only available in 2oz amounts

EO164C   Galbanum Turkey     2oz      $54.00

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