Galbanum
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Botanical Name |
Ferula galbaniflua |
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Family |
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) |
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Other Names |
Bubonion, F. gummosa, galbanum gum, galbanum resin |
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Description |
Large perennial, smooth stem, shiny leaflets, small flowers |
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Native to |
Middle East and Asia |
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Parts Used |
Gum-resin |
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Actions |
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, balsamic, carminative, cicatrisant, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, restorative, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary |
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Extraction |
Water or steam distillation |
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Constituents |
adinol Volatile up (up to 30%0 –mono and sesquiterpenes, alcohols, acetates, alpha pinene, beta pinene, careen, limonene, terpinolene, linalool, terpineol, borneol, myrcene, cadinene, guaiol, galbanol, 10-epijunenol. Azulenes –guiazulene Thiol esters – S-isopropyl-3-methylbutanethioate, S-sec-butyl-3-methylbutanethioate. Undecatrienes –n-1, 3, 5-undecatriene Coumarin –umbelliferone Resinic acids (30-40%) |
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Skin |
Abscesses, acne, boils, cuts, scars, wrinkles |
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Circulatory, muscle joint |
Poor circulation, rheumatism |
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Respiratory |
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh |
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Digestive |
Flatulence, indigestion |
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Nervous system |
Nervous tension, stress |
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Other Uses |
Soaps, detergents, creams, flavourings |
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Other Notes |
Used in ancient civilisations as an incense and in Egypt in embalming |