Galbanum
Ferula Gumbosa
Description:
A large perennial herb with a smooth stem, shiny leaflets and small flowers. It contains resin ducts that exude a milky juice, an oleoresin.
Actions:
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, balsamic, carminative, cictrizant, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, restorative, tonic.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by water or steam distillation from the oleoresin(gum). Only the Levant or soft type is used for oil production.
Characteristics:
A colourless, pale yellow or olive liquid with fresh, green top note and woody-dry balsamic undertone. It blends well with lavender, geranium, pine, frankincense, and oriental bases.
Perfume:
Scent:
Sharp, green-woody, penetrating, turpentine-like, balsamic, musky, earthy, herbaceous, spicy, bitter, clean, powerful
Key Qualities:
Uplifting, clearing, purifying, soothing
Odour Intensity:
Very high
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Abscesses, acne, boils, cuts, scar tissue, inflammation, mature skin, wrinkles, wounds - tones, softens and preserves the skin
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Poor circulation, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism
Digestive System:
Cramp, flatulence, indigestion
Respiratory System:
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, chronic coughs
Nervous System:
Nervous tension, stress related complaints
Other Uses:
insect repellent
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
