Galbanum essential oil
This is a complex, multi-layered and sophisticated Galbanum essential oil, distilled in-house from the tears of Galbanum. Ferula Gummosa from Afghanistan.
I have two forms/types of Galbanum resin in the shop, the fresh semi-liquid resin here-https://www.etsy.com/listing/748033980/galbanum-resin-fresh-a-rare-biblical
And the dry tears here-https://www.etsy.com/listing/882701412/galbanum-tears-a-rare-and-biblical.
They each have a distinct fragrance profile and may indeed be from different species of Ferula. My guess is that the tear form is from Ferula rubricaulis and the sticky resin the regular Ferula Galbaniflua. (There are over 200 species of Ferula!).
Galbanum essential oil surprised me with its complex aroma. I expected the "Green" notes to be sharp, front and center, and prominent as they are in commercially distilled Galbanum essential oils. However, this essential oil has a delectable, dry, "earthy" perfume heart wrapped in soft sweet, powdery green notes.
What I can say, is that this Galbanum essential oil is gorgeous. It has the expected Green notes attributed to Galbanum but they are secondary to a rich earthy heart note and they are sweeter and more delicious than the green notes found in mainstream Galbanum essential oil.
I would love to hear how customers describe the scent of this unusual essential oil!
Galbanum, Ferula Galbaniflua, (or F. Rubricaulis), grow from Afganistan up to Turkistan and Kazakhstan in the north. Their resin, root and seeds are used in traditional medicine, while their leaves are used as a vegetable in some ethnic dishes
Galbanum is one of the four essential ingredients of the Holy Incense mentioned in Exodus 30:34 and Ecclesiastes 24:14–15. It was one of the ingredients of Ketoret, the Jewish Holy Incense that was burned in the Tabernacle in the 1 st and 2nd Jewish Temple at Jerusalem.
Galbanum has been used for medicine since time immemorial and is a component in ancient Egyptian Khyphi incense.
The name Ferula refers to the sheath-like sleeve which "Clasps" the hollow stems of most of this family of perennial herbs. A term we still use today, ferrule.
Other members of the Ferula family include Ammoniacum, Asafoetida, Sumbul, (Muskroot), Giant Fennel and Ferula Hermonis, also known as Zallouh or Lebanese Viagra.
Dan
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Materials: Ferula Galbaniflua, Galbanum, Pure Essential Oil.
$11.00 - $295.00
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SHIPPED FAST! RECEIVED IT EARLIER THAN EXPECTED! THANK YOU!! :)
L
scent and quality even better than expected
R
I am quickly becoming a regular shopper with Apothecary's Garden and, once again, this last order did not disappoint! I am truly enjoying experiencing all of these new resins and there are some new favorites I discovered in this order-peruvian myrrh and siberian cedar, and oh my goodness the damask rosebuds are absolutely sublime. I am currently “steeping” some of the nigerian green frankincense I received with this order in an airtight jar with a scoop of the rosebuds! Quality, Shipping and packaging all top notch, and portions are clearly weighed on the generous side. Thank you so much, I can't wait to order my next batch!
K
Wow! Green essential oil smells can sometimes be too sharp and not very well rounded (one noted). This on the other hand is absolutely stunning. I highly recommend.
A
Very lovely Galbanum, strong and earthy- love it! Another beautiful creation from this store. I am a big fan and highly recommend to those that appreciate highest quality essential oils.
S
Quality oils, The galbanum is very complex, this is a scent that takes a moment or two to open up. Tends to give off different levels of scent every time I return to it. Sometimes woody other times green leafy, also, a whiff of I daresay; funk.... very therapeutic
N
Excellent products and fast shipping.
Y
Green aromatics take me to and fro, making me feel creative, alive. I seem to be collecting Galbanum and there truly isn't anything quite like it. Now, I must get the fresh Galbanum resin from this shop, too. One of my favorite fragrances was Balmain Vent Vert. Galbanum in a fragrance can be very hard to find and I absolutely love this oil. Thank you for such generous offerings, not just from your shop, but from yourselves. I absolutely love Apothecary's Garden and appreciate everything wholeheartedly.
D
Absolutely top quality products. Exactly as described. Customer service is fantastic. Answered all my questions promptly. Shipped super fast and arrived packaged very well.
I will absolutely be making future purchases. 5/5
Z
Exactly what I was looking for. The smell and quality is fantastic. A+++