Galbanum Essential Oil

ORIGINAL PLANT: Ferula galbaniflua

PART OF THE PLANT USED: Crude gum

CAS: 93165-40-3 ; 8023-91-4

EINECS 296-925-2

FEMA 2501

TARIFF NUMBER 33012949

Galbanum (Ferula galbaniflua) is an aromatic gum resin and a product of certain umbelliferous Persian plant species in the genus Ferula, chiefly Ferula gummosa (synonym F. galbaniflua) and Ferula rubricaulis. Galbanum-yielding plants grow plentifully on the slopes of the mountain ranges grow in the north, center, south, west and east of Iran, south and east of Turkey, western part of Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. It occurs usually in hard or soft, irregular, more or less translucent and shining lumps, or occasionally in separate tears, of a light-brown, yellowish or greenish-yellow colour. Galbanum has a disagreeable, bitter taste, a peculiar, An intense and persistent bitter green fragrance.

With a specific gravity of 1.212, it contains about 8% terpenes; about 65% of a resin which contains sulfur; about 20% gum; and a very small quantity of the colorless crystalline substance umbelliferone.It also contains

Galbanum Essential Oil is steam distilled from the Resin of a flowering plant that is indigenous to Iran (Persian). Galbanum resin has been widely used as incense and in perfumery since ancient times. It is referenced in the Old Testament:

Then the Lord said to Moses, 'Take fragrant spices - gum resin, onycha and galbanum - and pure frankincense, all in equal amounts, and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer.' - Exodus 30:34-35 (NIV)

Fresh and juicy green fragrances have become a significant perfume trend. From a supporting role, the green note has become a star following the great public demand of naturalness and freshness. There are a great number of green materials, so it is impossible to mention all of them, however, we will try to look into the most popular. Let's start from the beginning.

Galbanum Oil Perfumes and scents

Group: GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES

Odor profile: An intense and persistent bitter green fragrance, fresh, woody, tenacious

It is occasionally used in the making of modern perfume, and is the ingredient which gives the distinctive smell to the fragrances "Must" by Cartier, "Vent Vert" by Balmain, "Chanel No. 19", "Vol De Nuit" by Guerlain, as well as Silver Mountain Water by Creed, the esteemed scent of James Gandolfini used during the filming of the sixth season of The Sopranos. The debut of galbanum in fine modern perfumery is generally thought to be the origin of the "Green" family of scents, exemplified by the scent "Vent Vert" first launched by Balmain in 1945. Galbanum absolute is a brown viscous liquid which will easily resinify over time even with minimal exposure to air obtained by solvent-extraction from the gum oleo-resin of the plant. Its odour profile is described as ambery-green, sweet, balsamic, resinous with hints of freshness, "similar to how galbanum oil would smell when mixed with labdanum". It acts as a base note in perfume compositions - one of a handful of green base notes of natural origin. Because it is perceived as simultaneously 'green' and sweet, it finds a more specific role to create a special effect in 'Chypre green', 'floral green', 'Chypre coniferous', 'Woody Fougères' and 'Aquatic Fougères'.

Key Points about Galbanum:1. Resin Source: Galbanum is derived from the gum resin of Ferula gummosa and Ferula galbaniflua, which are native to the Middle East.2. Aromatic Properties: It is known for its strong, balsamic, and herbal fragrance, making it a valuable ingredient in the perfume industry.3. Historical Use: Galbanum has a history of use in ancient civilizations, including Egyptian and Roman cultures, for its aromatic and medicinal properties.4. Perfumery: In perfumery, galbanum is often used as a fixative and a green, fresh note, contributing to the complexity of fragrances.5. Medicinal Uses: Traditionally, it has been utilized in traditional medicine for its potential therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory effects.6. Harvesting: The resin is obtained by making incisions in the stems of the plants, and the gum that oozes out is collected and processed.Galbanum remains a sought-after ingredient in various industries due to its unique aroma and historical significance.