Galbanum Essential Oil

ORIGIN
France

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Ferula galbaniflua

PARTS USED
Resin

EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam distilled

NOTE CLASSIFICATION
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AROMA
Fresh, woody, spicy, balsamic

OVERVIEW
Galbanum has a long history as incense. The resin may be burned, and the oil has been used as a fixative in perfumes.

BLENDS WELL WITH
Benzoin, fir, geranium, ginger, lavender, oakmoss, opopanax, pine

HERBAL MISCELLANY
In astrology galbanum is associated with the Libra, and in Tarot galbanum is linked with The Fool.

PRECAUTIONS
Oil Specific: None known.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.