| Botanical Name | Ferula ammoniacum | Origin | Iran |
| Family & Genus | Ferula genus, Apiaceae Family | Parts of Plant | Resin |
| Agriculture | Conventional | Manufacturing Method | Direct collection |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to tan translucent brittle tears or irregular lumps | Odour | Warm spicy musky balsam, faint sulfur, no strong asafoetida stench |
| Specific Components | ferulic acid & esters, coumarins (umbelliferone), asaresinotannols; gum fraction consists of polysaccharides. | ||
Gum Ammoniac
Gum Ammoniac is an oleo-gum-resin exuded from broken stems, petioles and rhizomes of Ferula ammoniacum (syn. Dorema ammoniacum) of Apiaceae. Native to arid regions of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia, it is a traditional aromatic resin widely used in Persian and Ayurvedic herbal systems. Often confused with asafoetida yet far less sulfurous, it was historically applied as expectorant, antispasmodic remedy and ritual incense, as well as adhesive for gilding. Presently it sees limited use in vintage perfumery and natural extraction.
