GALBANUM (Ferula galbaniflua, F. gummosa, F. rubicaulis)

Steam distilled from the bark in the Mediterranean region, including Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Lebanon

SAFETY: May cause skin reaction in some sensitive individuals. Chemical class: terpene.

USAGE HISTORY: Mentioned in the Holy Bible as one of the ingredients in “Holy Ointment”. It was used in Egyptian, Greek and Roman medicine. This oil may be one of the oldest plant medicines still in use today.

PROPERTIES:

• Topical; inhalation
• Relieves diarrhea and stomach infections
• Relieves bronchial spasm
• Relieves aches and pains and arthritis (Analgesic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory)
• Skin rejuvenator, heals scar tissue, wrinkles, abcesses, lesions, wounds
• Aphrodisiac, relieves water retention, PMS, menopause symptoms
• Catalyzer-enhances the properties of other oils in blends, raises the overall blend frequency
• Systems: Integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Calming and balancing for mood swings and hysteria
• Resolves old emotional blocks and patterns
• Enhances meditation
• Chakra:
• Brings attention to present reality