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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Galbanum, Terpeneless

ferula galbaniflua

General Description
Galbanum has numerous medicinal purposes. It has been used in the treatment of skin conditions such as acne and inflammations; it aids in the healing of scar tissue and toning the skin. Galbanum is a natural aid for the body's circulation, muscles and joints, and the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems, having been used for poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, indigestion, stomach cramps, nervous tension and stress-related compliants. Galbanum was used by anchient civilizations as an incense. Egypt used it in cosmetics. Inhabitants of the East used Galbanum for treating wounds, skin disorders, and respiratory, digestive, and nervous compliants.

How It's Made
This oil is produced by water or steam distillation from the the oleoresin or gum. Two distinct types of Galbanum are Levant, which is soft or liquid, and Persian, which is hard or solid. The essential oil is made from Levant Galbanum.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

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