Galbanum Essential Oil — 10 ml

🌿 Introduction
Galbanum Essential Oil is a green, resinous, and profoundly earthy essence distilled from the gum-resin of the Ferula galbaniflua plant, native to Iran and the Mediterranean region. Its scent is vividly fresh, herbaceous, and slightly bitter , evoking the raw vitality of crushed stems and forest moss.
Used since ancient Egypt in sacred incense and perfumery, Galbanum was prized for its ability to connect the spiritual and natural worlds — grounding yet enlivening. In modern perfumery, it is known as a green top-to-heart note , bringing brightness, natural intensity, and a wild, untamed energy to compositions.
At Herbsmetics, Galbanum Essential Oil is introduced in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket as a symbol of nature's raw power and purity — a scent that awakens instinct and creativity.
🌸 Aroma Profile

• Top Notes : Green, sharp, intensely herbaceous.
• Heart Notes : Resinous, balsamic, slightly woody.
• Base Nuance : Earthy, mossy, and animalic.

Compared to other resins like Elemi or Frankincense, Galbanum is more vivid and green , bringing a “living plant” character that enlivens floral, woody, and chypre perfumes.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage

• Middle Eastern Heritage : Native to the highlands of Iran and Afghanistan, where it has been collected for millennia.
• Historical Use : Used by ancient Egyptians in temple incense, embalming, and sacred anointing oils.
• Cultural Symbolism : Represents vitality, renewal, and connection to the Earth .
• Perfumery Heritage : Revered by 20th-century perfumers for its green, avant-garde freshness , notably in chypre and galbanum-floral accords.

⚗️ Production & Extraction

• Obtained by steam distillation of the natural gum-resin exuded from the stems of the Ferula plant.
• Key Compounds : Beta-pinene, cadinene, limonene, myrcene, and terpenes — producing its sharp green and balsamic depth.
• Quality : Pale yellow to greenish oil with a piercing, grassy-resinous aroma.
• Distinctiveness : Uniquely combines fresh green vibrance with warm balsamic undertones , making it an essential “contrast” ingredient in perfumery.

💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Energizing & Clarifying : Refreshes the senses and promotes alertness.
• Grounding & Balancing : Encourages focus and emotional stability.
• Perfumery Role : Adds green brightness and natural vitality to complex blends.
• Spiritual Use : Associated with purification and reconnection to nature's cycles.
• Wellness : Symbolizes awakening, rebirth, and creativity.

🏺 Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , Galbanum is used to teach the art of contrast in perfumery :

• Guests explore how Galbanum transforms floral or woody bases with fresh, wild energy .
• Demonstrates the role of green notes in balancing sweetness and warmth.
• Blends beautifully with bergamot, oakmoss, jasmine, vetiver, and cedarwood to form classic chypre and green accords.

🌼 Example Uses

• Perfumery : Adds natural intensity and freshness to chypre, floral-green, and forest accords.
• Diffuser : Clears the mind and invigorates the senses.
• Meditation & Rituals : Connects to grounding, nature-based practices.
• Wellness Blends : Enhances clarity and emotional awakening.
• Creative Spaces : Ideal for stimulating focus and originality.

⚠️ Safety Note
Galbanum oil is strong and should be used in low concentrations (under 1%). Avoid use during pregnancy or on sensitive skin. Always dilute before topical application.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Galbanum Oil?

• Authentic Ferula galbaniflua essential oil sourced from its native regions.
• Offers a pure green-resin aroma of forest vitality and ancient ritual.
• Balances brightness and depth, bringing life and contrast to modern perfumes.
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests experience its wild freshness and sacred grounding .

👉 Perfect for those seeking a vivid, energizing green note that embodies life, creativity, and elemental harmony in perfumery and aromatherapy.