Labdanum Essential Oil (Cistus ladanifer)

Overview

Labdanum may also be referred to as Rock Rose, Rose of Sharon, Cistus. It is typically processed in Spain using steam distilled as a method for extracting oil from the leafy hardwood twigs.

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Essential Facts

Aroma Description: Spicy-sweet, somewhat dry, musky, slightly leathery
Common Name(s): Rock Rose, Rose of Sharon, Cistus
Botanical Family: Cistaceae
Botanical Genus: Cistus
Perfumery Note: Base
Consistency: Medium-thick liquid
Color: Pale amber
Countries of Production: Spain
Indigenous Country: Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Sicily, Algeria
Processing Methods: Steam Distilled
Part Typically Used: Leafy hardwood twigs

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Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:

Arthritis Autoimmune Diseases Chicken Pox Cuts Hemorrhage Measles Menstruation : Excess ( Menorrhagia ) Rheumatoid Arthritis Scarlet Fever Stretch Marks Ulcerative Colitis Whooping Cough Wrinkles

Properties of Labdanum:

Anti-infectious, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, powerful antihemorragic, healing, anti-arteritic, neurotonic, neurovegetative regulator, action on the parasympathetic nervous system.

Other Uses for Labdanum:

Labdanum cistus essential oil is mainly used in pharmacology in making products to treat wounds, cuts, contusions, fissures, pimples… mostly because of its astringent and healing action on the skin. It is also popular in skin care creams for mature skins with rosacea.