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Cistus

Botanical Name: Cistus ladaniferus, aka Labdanum, Rock Rose
 

Anatomical areas: Skin, respiratory system, immune system, urinary tract, upper brain.

Allopathic uses: Antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, balsamic, emmenagogue, expectorant, tonic.

Indications: Aged skin ,wrinkles, boils, coughs, bronchitis, rhinitis, colds, urinary tract infections.

Holistic uses: Affects upper brain. Quieting tonic for nerves, elevates emotions during meditation. Good for hyperactivity, deep relaxation, centering. Encourages communication, brings out feelings. Useful in meditation. Affinity for crown, 3rd charka and 6th charka.

Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy.

Blending: Base note. Blends well with clary sage, pine, juniper, bergamot, cypress, vetiver, patchouli, olibanum, chamomile maroc, frankincense, sandalwood, rose, benzoin, myrrh, lavender. Best fixative. Gives natural musk note to blends. Most potent oil from Crete.

Chemical Components: Pinenes (camphene, sabinene, myrcene, phellandrene, limonene, cymene), alcohols (cineol, borneol, nerol, geraniol) and ketones (fenchone).

Characteristics: Dark yellow to amber color. Thick, viscous consistency. Warm, sweet, balsamic, musky, leathery, deep aroma.

Extraction:  Steam distillation of crude gum.