Galbanum (Ferula gummosa/galbaniflua)
Galbanum resin is extracted from plants that grow mainly in Syria and Turkey. Burning produces a sweet balsamic and earthy aroma.
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Typology: Simple incense
Plant: Ferula gummosa/galbaniflua
Origin: Iran
Aroma: sweet, balsamic, with earthy notes
History and traditions: it was one of the most common fumigation substances in Mesopotamia and among the Jewish people. According to ancient tradition, this resin helped to stimulate psycho-physical strength, vitality and to direct energy towards a specific purpose.
Information: the aromatic substance is a thick and sticky semi-liquid mass. In incense mixtures it helps to make them burn more slowly and is often used as a glue.
To use it, you can use a spoon, or, after placing it in a bowl, you can put it in the freezer. In this way it will be possible to handle it as if it were a solid.