Description
Galbanum essential oil is excellent for treating skin conditions, is said to help heal wounds and bring relief in indigestion, breathing problems and to encourage blood circulation.
Galbanum essential oil is said to open the subconscious and is used for grounding and balancing, specifically when truths have to be uncovered that are unpleasant. An essential aid for those meditating on truth and wanting to achieve balance – it is said this oil must not be used by the faint of heart and those that do not expect absolute truth to be revealed when meditating, although it is said to calm the emotions.
Extraction
Our Galbanum essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the crude gum.
Chemical composition
The main chemical components are Monoterpenes, Esters and Lactone.
Precautions
It is classed as a mild irritant and should be used in small quantities. Galbanum should be avoided if pregnant or if you are trying to get pregnant and should be avoided by children and infants.
Therapeutic Properties
The therapeutic properties of Galbanum essential oil are emmenagogue, restorative, analgesic, tonic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, aphrodisiac, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, hypo-tensive, restorative and cicatrisant.
Uses
Galbanum essential oil is mostly used in inhalation therapy for its calming effect and also to reveal truth and encourage soul-searching – to ‘discover ones truth’ – where there is no wish to avoid the properties in the oil that may bring on menstruation or problems with pregnancy. Galbanum essential oil is excellent for treating skin conditions, is said to help heal wounds and bring relief in indigestion, breathing problems and to encourage blood circulation.
- Burners and vaporizers
- In vapor therapy Galbanum Essential Oil can be helpful with introspection, meditation and to calm the emotions. It is said to be able to help reveal inner truths that may also be unpleasant. Not to be used by woman who are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant. The oil is said to be very powerful, so it is recommended to rather use a small amount.
- Blended Massage Oil and in the Bathh
- As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, Galbanum essential oil will assist with healing of skin conditions, respiratory problems, indigestion and painful lower legs, feet and hands. Not to be used by woman who are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant. The oil is said to be very powerful, so it is recommended to rather use a small amount.
- Blended in a Cream
- In a cream or lotion it is used to treat inflamed or infected skin conditions and painful lower legs, feet, hands and wrists.
More information about Galbanum Oil
Skin Care ~ potent anti-ageing properties ~ excellent overall skin tonic ~ regenerative, rejuvenating & revitalising properties ~ highly recommended for dry, ageing & mature skin, helps reduce fine lines & wrinkles ~ tones, tightens & lifts skin ~ replaces old or dying skin cells with new healthy ones ~ helpful for healing & fading scars, acne & pox marks, sun spots, crows feet, stretch marks & cracked skin ~ helps heal acne, oily skin conditions & skin inflammation
Hair Care ~ helps with hair loss
Digestive System ~ helps with indigestion & associated conditions
Immune System ~ helps heal wounds faster & protects from infections ~ antiseptic properties ~ strengthens the immune system ~ eases body pain & headaches
Lymphatic System ~ helps remove toxins from the body
Musculoskeletal System ~ relief muscular aches & pains & pain from rheumatism & arthritis
Nervous System ~ calming & relaxing ~ anti-depressant properties ~ helps & lowers anxiety, anger, stress, exhaustion, despair & obsessive states linked to the past ~ induces a feeling of mental peace ~ promotes deep breathing & relieves insomnia & nightmares
Reproductive System ~ helps regulate menstruation ~ ease heavy periods ~ delay menopause ~ associated pain, nausea, headaches, fatigue & mood swings ~ calming effect during labour
Urinary System ~ promotes urination & helps you lose that extra water weight
Respiratory System ~ recommended for bronchitis, catarrhal conditions & congestion, coughs & cold ~ anti-inflammatory properties ~ helps with asthma & asthma attacks
Emotional ~ Spiritual ~excellent for meditation, contemplation & prayer ~ helps to cease mental chatter, stills the mind & creates inner peace ~ awakens insight & spiritual awareness & connection ~ centering & comforting properties ~ useful for visualization
Blends well with ~ Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Blood Orange, Cedarwood, Fir Needle, Geranium, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Pink, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Lemon Myrtle, Mandarin, May Chang, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Safety ~ non-toxic, non-irritating & non-sensitizing
