| DESCRIPTION Galbanum essential oil is pale yellow to yellowish brown clear liquid that is extracted through steam distillation from resin ducts of the plant. Galbanum is a large perennial herb having smooth stem shiny leaflets with small flowers. It contains resin ducts that exude a milky juice, a natural oleoresin. This oil was traditionally used for medicinal as well as spiritual purposes.
COMMON NAMES Galbanum Essential Oil
BLENDS WITH It can mix well with various essential oils such as lavender, geranium, oakmoss, pine, fir and oriental bases.
CONSTITUENTS Iso-acetophenone
USES Galbanum essential oil is said to have anti-spasmodic, antiseptic & body-supporting properties and is considered as an intermediate between Ammoniac and Asafoetida to be used for relieving air passages. |