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Galbanum

Ferula galbaniflua

Galbanum essential oil

Galbanum oil (Ferula gummosa) is characterised by high levels of monoterpene hydrocarbons — principally beta-pinene (up to 60%), sabinene, and myrcene — alongside the characteristic green-note pyrazines. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and its constituents show antifungal and insect-repellent activity.[1] The sharp, green-balsamic aroma makes it a valued fixative in perfumery.[2]

Also Known As
Galbanum Resin
Family
Resinous
Perfumery Note
Top
Intensity
Strong
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Plant Parts
Resin
Origins
Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey
Effect
Balancing, Focus & Clarity, Grounding & Centering
Aroma
Green, Earthy, Fresh
Applications
Aromatherapy, Perfumery
Price
$$$$A rare "green" smelling resin; the plants grow in high-altitude deserts and yield little oil
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References

  1. [1]Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Ferula gummosa essential oil — Sajjadi SE, Movahedian-Atar AM. Journal of Essential Oil Research, 2008
  2. [2]Review on chemical constituents of Ferula species — Appendino G et al. Natural Product Reports, 2012