Ferula Galbaniflua/rubricaulis/gummose/ceratophylia~~Steam distillation or CO2 extraction of the aromatic gum resin found mostly in Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan. Has a peculiar, somewhat musky, warm, earthy odor, intensely green somewhat reminiscent of a green bell pepper, fresh leafy aroma with a dry woody backnote of balsamic, bark like character.
CAUTIONS: not normally an irritant or a sensitizer, but may be a cross sensitizer with Benzoin and/or Peru Balsam. Avoid working while pregnant or on young skin.
CHARACTER: "Truth Unfolder" Communicator, Spring Equinox, Yang (hot), rebirth, renewal, Exciting, Entrancing Alien, Deep Clearing, Prophetic strength, “Sacred Wilderness”. “Truth in plant form”
ETHERIC COLORS: Romans considered it to be the epitome of the color Green, as in the ceremony of Spring to encourage green growth of the new growing season—Deep Forest and Dark Emerald; also Smoky Charcoal, Burnished Bronze and Desert Gold.
CRYSTALS: Tiger eye, Amber, Topaz, Fossil Agate, Aragonite, Jasper, Mookaite, Rutile Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Onyx, Apatite, Chrome Diopside, Obsidian, Hematite, Pyrite, Malachite, Emerald
NUMBER: 8
CHAKRAS: Root, Heart, secondary Crown; It uniquely bridges Root and Crown
MUSIC: Low D or C; deep drum, cello, shofar; deliberate, not melodic
ELEMENT: Earth and Air, some Fire
PERFUME NOTE: Some say Top, some say green middle to base note, for blending purposes.
BLENDING FACTOR: Use only SMALL amounts in blends
ASTROLOGICAL: Mars, Libra, Scorpio, Saturn
ENERGY TYPE: 4, 3
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Monoterpene
USE FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Calm, Fortitude, Focus, Concentration, Stability, Direction
USED TO COUNTERACT THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES:
Strong emotional /psychic healing effects on some, especially in the area of childhood traumas and memories. Fatigue, nervous exhaustion, hysteria, convulsions, stress; Cutting negative attachments; Clearing spiritual stagnation
USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES:
Aging skin, scar tissue, acne, wound healing, eczema, irritated wounds, healing old scars, and for wrinkle removal, asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, arthritis, rheumatism, muscle cramps, scars, skin ulcers, insect bites
PROPERTIES: antispasmodic, antiseptic, analgesic, expectorant, anticonvulsive, carminative, hypotensive, stimulant, decongestant, detoxifier, emollient, insecticide, anti-parasitic
BLENDS: Focused Journey, Power of Heaven, Twelve Tribes, Noble Spirit,
Constituents are variable and may include: generally monoterpenes(84%+), tricyclene, pinene, camphene, carene, limonene, myrcene, sabinene, sesquiterpenes, esters, furmaric compounds, coumarins.
ARCHETYPES: ALCHEMIST, DESIGNER, ECCENTRIC, HEALER, INVENTOR, MENTOR, PIONEER, VISIONARY, DESERT HERMIT, HIGH PRIEST, GATEKEEPER, WILDERNESS GUIDE
PERSONALITY:
+ Good Communicator, but the communication skills may not come until maturity with advanced age.
+Able to communicate with deeper layers of self. Can make a good coach or therapist. Able to tap into aspects of the self that may never have been discovered before.
+ Innovator, Air of mystery & secretiveness, possibly a genius. Sees through deception.
+ Creative, finding new solutions to old problems
+. Generous, prefer their own initiative, eccentric, very much an "old soul." Disciplined and intense.
+ In tune with life's purposes--well balanced between the physical and spiritual.
+ Strong beliefs and desire to walk in the light; sensitive to atmospheres.
+ Can sense the intentions of other people. Prefers authenticity over approval.
+ Warm, kind hearted; Make people feel confident and secure. "Things Are Going to Get Better"
+Profound love of God and of all things spiritual, can totally surrender to the Creator.
+ Deep wisdom; excellent speaker; clear and eloquent, but can be blunt. Speaks truth without apology.
- If negative, destructive & bitter, skeptic, cynic, guilt-ridden, insecure.
- Liable to suffer anxiety attacks; could become short-tempered & agitated.
- May be quite settled in their ways, no matter the age.
(updated Feb. 23, 2026)
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