Mother resin tree

Synonym(s)

galbaniflua ferula

Definition
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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). All parts of the plant, especially the root, contain galbanum.

Together with Ferula species, Ferula galbaniflua is the parent plant of galbanum, the dried milky sap from the secretion containers of the stems. In cosmetics, see Ferula galbaniflua oil (INCI)

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

Note(s)
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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.

Literature
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Tokasi S et al. (2024) Antibacterial gelatin/tragacanth gum films containing galbanum essential oil for in vitro scratch-healing. Int J Biol Macromol. 281:136284. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136284. Epub 2024 Oct 3. PMID: 39368589.
Bashiri-Nahnjeh M et al. (2023) In silico molecular modeling, neuro-behavioral profile, and toxicity assessment of the essential oil of Ferula gummosa Boiss. as an anti-seizure agent. J Ethnopharmacol. 12;309:116347. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116347. Epub 2023 Mar 7. PMID: 36894108.