Rebecca Park Totilo

Galbanum Essential Oil Properties and Uses



Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2009

by Rebecca Park Totilo
Rebecca at the Well & Heal With Essential Oils

Galbanum Essential Oil

plant origin: Iran

medicinal properties: Anti-infectious, analgesic, antispasmodic (light), stimulant, supports the kidneys, and helps during menstruation.

traditional uses: Galbanum was esteemed for its medicinal and spiritual properties as mentioned in Exodus 30:34. Egyptian papyri as well as ancient Roman historians record use of Galbanum for its antispasmodic, diuretic, and pain relieving properties.

other uses: Galbanum may also help with abscesses, acne, asthma, bronchitis, chronic coughs, cramps, cuts, indigestion, inflammation, muscular aches and pains, nervous tension, poor circulation, rheumatism, scar tissue, stress, wrinkles, and wounds.

application: Apply topically.

note: Though Galbanum has a low frequency, when combined with other fragrances such as Frankincense or Sandalwood, the frequency rises dramatically.

uses for galbanum

1. Rub 2-3 drops of Galbanum oil on the soles of your feet to help ease cramping during menstruation.

2. Apply a few drops of Galbanum oil on location for sore muscles. If the affected area is large, blend with a few drops of olive or mustard seed oil.

3. Inhale Galbanum oil from the bottle when you need a lift.

4. Trouble focusing? Try rubbing a drop or two of Galbanum oil near the temples and on the back of your neck near the brain stem. Cup hands together and breathe deeply.

5. To clear up acne, apply 1 drop of Galbanum oil on blemish.

6. Rub a drop of Galbanum oil on your stomach for indigestion.

7. Diffuse or rub a couple of drops of Galbanum into scalp to relieve a headache.

8. For kidney/bladder concerns, try rubbing a couple of drops of Galbanum oil over kidneys.

For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca's website, http://www.HealWithOil.com. 

Rebecca Park Totilo’s flair and passion for life bursts into living color when she writes. As an award-winning publisher author of over 34 books, she has been spoken to millions via television, radio and live appearances. Her credits include working as a contributor writer on two best-selling series ("Quiet Moments with God" and “Stories for the Teen’s Heart”) which sold over one million and five million copies respectively.  She is also a freelance writer for several national magazines including Christian Parenting Today, Discipleship Journal and Woman’s World. Rebecca's photography work has appeared in numerous national magazines such as Woman’s World, Sports Spectrum, Evangel, and Sharing the Victory.

Rebecca is a homeschool mom for 20 years and serves as president of Rebecca at the Well Foundation. Please visit her websites at: http://RebeccaAtTheWell.org and http://HealWithOil.com.
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