Cistus, Cistus ladaniferus
Pure Essential Oil
Known as Rock Rose or Labdanum, is obtained from the gum by distillation. The gum is made by boiling the leaves and twigs. Pale orange oil with a sweet warm-herbaceous, musky-like odour.
Main Components: pinene, camphene, sabinene, myrcene.
Actions*:
antiseptic, astringent, expectorant, sedative.
Applications*: wound healing, eczema, acne, wrinkles, stops bleeding, massage: increases lymphatic drainage, meditation.
Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing.
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