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Essential oil
Galbanum essential oil
Ferula galbanifluaEssential oilBulk supply
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Colour
- Colourless to pale yellow
- Odour
- With a characteristic odour
Physico-chemical properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (g/cm³) | 0.867 – 0.890 |
| Refractive index (20°C) | from 1.478 to 1.485 |
| Optical rotation (°) | from +7° to +17° |
Content of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %
| Ingredient | Content, % |
|---|---|
| Sabinene | from 0.3 to 3.0 |
| β-Pinene | from 40 to 70 |
| α-Pinene | from 5 to 12 |
| Myrcene | from 2.5 to 3.5 |
| δ-3-Carene | from 1 to 10 |
Therapeutic properties
A gum-like material, or resin, from its stems is used to make medicine. Galbanum might reduce swelling and help fight certain types of bacteria. People use galbanum for wound healing, cough, digestion problems, and many other conditions.
Information as published in the Alta Oils product catalogue. It is not medical advice.