Galbanum
ferula galbaniflua
Note: top.
Aroma Family: green.
Aroma profile:
herbaceous, weedy, green, and slightly sweet.
Blends well with: frankincense, and other resins.
Source
Scientific name: ferula galbaniflua.
Plant part: resin.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: clear, thin liquid.
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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