The incense used by the ancient Israelites in their liturgy was a mixture of frankincense, storax, onycha, and galbanum, with salt added as a preservative. |
In modern pharmacopoeia, galbanum is still used as a tonic and stimulant, as well as for its action on the kidneys. |
More than 160 phytochemical components, including some not previously described, were identified in galbanum. |
Her hair smells like a memory from my childhood — civet, costus and musk with cumin, pepper, coconut water and spicy green galbanum. |
A nice and often used combination with galbanum is hyacinth so I added that as well and some light rosy and lily notes. |
A member of the Apiaceae family, galbanum is native to the Middle East and western Asia. |