INGREDIENT FEATURES

analgesic

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antiseptic

antispasmodic

aphrodisiac

balsamic

digestive

hypotensive

restorative

tonic

USER BENEFITS

• assists in wound healing

• reduces redness

• diminishes swelling

• neutralizes microbes

• firms and contracts exposed tissue

• tones and restores venous circulation

• promotes the healing of tissues

heals scar tissue

• helps heal burns and wounds

• encourages cell regeneration

• reduces scarring

• minimizes stretch marks

promotes cell regeneration

tones mature skin

reduces irritation

USES

acne, mature skin, wrinkles, sagging skin, cellulite, wounds, scar tissue

dermatitis

slow to heal

infections:

viral

fungal

cuts

scars

inflammations

mature skin

wrinkles

wounds

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

Also known as the Galbanum gum tree, Galbanum is actually a perennial shrub in the Umbelliferae family (along with Fennel, Aniseed, and Angelica). Native to the Middle East and western Asia, it is now more commonly cultivated in Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and Lebanon.

Resembling a giant fennel plant, galbanum was used in the ancient world as incense.

grow wild in Iran and countries toward Asia Minor, e.g. Lebanon.

ABOUT THE OIL

Galbanum is distilled from resin, much in the way of Frankincense and Myrrh. The resin is collected by incisions at the base of the plant; the resin itself has a very intense turpentine scent, thought when distilled, the aroma is a lovely, complex aromatic generally used as a fixative or base note in perfumery blends.

steam distillation of the root exudation

a natural oleo-gumj-resin

collected from not one, but several different species of Ferula (big umbellifer plants)

there are two types of galbanum: a hard and soft galbanum offered commercially. For perfumery, only the soft variety has interest. The hard galbanum is used in pharamacy and various industrial purposes.

soft galbanum, or Levant Galbanum, is a dark amber-colored to yellowish-brown or grayish-green, olive-brown, very viscous liquid whose consistency is like fresh honey

This Galbanum essential oil is pale yellow in color, and distilled using C02. The C02 process allows more of the molecular structure to remain intact; it involves no heat and requires only one state change (from solid to liquid, rather than becoming gaseous then a liquid). Resins used for medicinal-grade oils (Frankincense, Myrrh) should be distilled in this manner to retain the full spectrum of beneficial properties.

Distilled from oleoresin collected by incising the stem base. Persian oil is solid; the Levant type is liquid.

We have found many of the steam distilled varieties to be challenging, while this CO2 distillation brings out a smooth, full and rich aroma.

oil is steam distilled from the soft, or “Levant” type galbanum since it contains far more essential oil

is colorless to pale yellow or pale olive-yellow, mobile liquid

OF INTEREST

Galbanum resin was used historically as part of 'holy' incense (mentioned in Exodus), and included in cosmetic and embalming preparations. Galbanum is used in Eastern medicine as well. It was used in pharmaceuticals, but not it is mostly known as a food flavoring and a perfume fixative.

β-Pinene

δ-3-Carene

α-Pinene

Sabinene

β-Myrcene

(+)-Limonene

γ-Elemene

1,3,5-Undecatriene

(Ζ)-β-Ocimene

Key word: ACCEPTANCE

USER BENEFITS

• strengthens and revives the body systems

• enlivens

• neutralizes microbes

opens the lungs and airways

• eases discomfort

• decreases unpleasant sensory experiences

• soothes sore muscles, tendons and joints

• diminishes swelling

• relaxes cramping

• settles digestion

• assists in cleansing and detoxifying the body

• increases sexual desire

• enhances sexual performance

• promotes and regulates menstruation

• soothes

• calms the nervous system

• lessens anxiety

• reduces stress

• increases circulation

• decreases listlessness

soothes aches in:

hands

feet

muscles

joints

antiseptic

antispasmodic

analgesic

induces feelings of:

calm

stability

direction

concentration

fortitude

focus

USES

indigestion

poor circulation

respiratory disorders

asthma

muscular aches and pains

cramping

flatulence

indigestion

nervous tension

stres

SUBTLE AROMATHERAPY

Galbanum essential oil is energetically grounding and calming.

relieves emotional tension

sheds light on life’s purpose

communicates the the deeper layers of self

facilitates a balance between the spiritual and physical self

brings knowledge of the self

encourages:

calm

stability

direction

concentration

fortitude

focus

USES

extensive use

in

chypre

Fougère

pine

forest

moss compositions

introduces interesting notes in many florals where a leafy character is necessary in the completion of a true naturalness

extensively as a green component, especially in floral, herbaceous and conifer perfumes.

AROMA NOTES

both oil and resinoid are used as fixative and fragrance components in soaps, detergents, cream, lotions and perfumes

MIDDLE-BASE NOTE

This Galbanum essential oil has a powerful green, leaf-like and woody, balsamic undertone. Our CO2 distillation ensures that the the most abundant therapeutic qualities are present along with a well-rounded scent.

AROMA NOTES

This oil has an intense green, pine, turpentine-like middle notes with tangy balsamic and deeply wooded undertones. The CO2 distillation process smooths out of the aroma and presents its complexity.

fresh, green topnote

intensely green, fresh leafy

with a dry-woody undertone of balsamic, barklike character

pine-needle-like

“like green peppers or tossed green salad”

green

woody

spicy

slightly balsamic

It acts well as a strong base note and blends well with Hyacinth, Violet, Narcissus, Lavender, Geranium, Oakmoss, Pine, and Fir.

Blends well with: Lavender, Geranium, Pine, Spruce, Clove, Cinnamon, Amber, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Myrrh, Tuberose, Lemon, Benzoin, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Linden Blossom, Rose Absolute

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