Mother resin tree

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

galbaniflua ferula

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The mother resin tree, Ferula galbaniflua or Ferula gummosa, is a perennial, up to 3m high plant from the umbellifer family (Apiaceae). Its area of distribution is mainly Iran.

Ferula galbaniflua, together with Ferula species, is the parent plant of galbanum, the dried milky juice from the secretion containers of the stems.

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Resin with esters of ferulic acid (70%), about 20% rubber, essential oils with cadinene, myrcene and pinene.

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Medical use: In folk medicine galbanum is used as an antirheumatic and expectorant.

Cosmetic use: Ferula galbaniflua oil has antimicrobial effects in cosmetic formulations.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles