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Galbanum

Ferula galbaniflua

freshgreenearthybalsamicwoodyspicy
PLANT PART
resin
EXTRACTION
steam distilled
AROMA NOTE
top

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Aroma & character

A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.

freshgreenearthybalsamicwoodyspicy
Aroma intensity
50 / 100
Soft & subtleBold & expressive
Note layer
top

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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY

Using it thoughtfully

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
20%
Phototoxicity
Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk
medium

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

No furocoumarin-related phototoxic restriction was identified in the public sources reviewed for steam-distilled galbanum oil from Turkey.

Contraindications & cautions

  • minorAvoid use if the oil has oxidized.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT

Inside the oil

8 constituents

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About this composition

This Turkey-origin record is based on a public GCMS/COA that identifies beta-pinene as the dominant constituent with elevated alpha-pinene, plus minor delta-3-carene, myrcene, limonene, terpinen-4-ol, sabinene, and linalool. General galbanum profile pages were used only to support aromatic description and note strength, not to override the Turkey-specific composition. Because a Turkey-lot-specific public IFRA sheet was not located in this pass, oil-level safety is anchored to a readable IFRA 51 conformity certificate for the same botanical species, Ferula galbaniflua, which lists a 20% maximum for category 5A body creams, oils, and lotions.

ConstituentTypical amountReported rangeChemical familySource
beta-Pinene
63.61%
63.61–63.61%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593

https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf (peak report, beta-pinene 63.61%, Turkey origin)
alpha-Pinene
16.6%
16.6–16.6%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593

https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf (peak report, alpha-pinene 16.60%, Turkey origin)
delta-3-Carene
3.85%
3.85–3.85%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593

https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf (peak report, delta-3-carene 3.85%, Turkey origin)
Myrcene
3.04%
3.04–3.04%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593

https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf (peak report, myrcene 3.04%, Turkey origin)
Limonene
2.57%
2.57–2.57%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593

https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf (peak report, limonene 2.57%, Turkey origin)
Terpinen-4-ol
1.19%
1.19–1.19%monoterpene alcohol
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Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593

https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf (peak report, terpinen-4-ol 1.19%, Turkey origin)
Sabinene
0.84%
0.84–0.84%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593

https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf (peak report, sabinene 0.84%, Turkey origin)
Linalool
0.73%
0.73–0.73%monoterpene alcohol
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Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593

https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf (peak report, linalool 0.73%, Turkey origin)

Profile source: Certificate of Analysis GALBANUM GLB821EO593; IFRA 51 Conformity Certificate Organic Galbanum Essential Oil; Galbanum Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights; Galbanum - Ferula Galbaniflua - Turkey · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20GALBANUM%20GLB821EO593.pdf ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20260105130755e_Galbanum_IFRA51.pdf (page 1: IFRA category 5A maximum 20% for Ferula galbaniflua) ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/galbanum-essential-oil.php ; https://www.heavenlyoils.com/Galbanum--Ferula-Galbaniflua--Turkey_p_139.html

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

  • traditionally used in aromatherapy for a grounding, meditative effect due to its intensely green, resinous character
  • reported to support calm, centered breathing in small dilutions
  • used in perfumery as a key green, bitter top note in classic chypre and green florals
  • traditionally associated with ceremonial and ritual incense use historically
  • used in blends for a bold, earthy-green fixative facet
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For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 3 data gaps

Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.

  • Odor intensity 50 is a normalization of AromaWeb's qualitative 'Medium' aroma-strength band for galbanum, not a directly published 0-100 measurement.
  • Missing stronger source type for this Turkey variant: a Turkey-lot-specific public IFRA or other leave-on dermal certificate. The current max_dermal_pct is supported by a public Ferula galbaniflua IFRA certificate, but not one tied to the same Turkey batch COA.
  • No public source reviewed in this pass provided verified volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values.