Labdanum Essential Oil
Botanical name: Cistus ladanifera
Plant part: Leaves and twigs
Cultivation: Wild-Harvested
Extraction: Steam distillation
Product description:
Labdanum a.k.a "Rose of Sharon" and "Gum Rock Rose" has been utilized for centuries for its aromatic qualities in perfumery while the gum is used for several therapeutic purposes including diarrhea, colds, catarrh, rheumatism, dysentery & female menstrual problems.
It is said that in Christ’s time, incense was made with Myrrh, Frankincense & “Onycha”, later identified as gum Labdanum, with its sweet, musky and woody fragrance.
Often confused with Cistus Absolute oil because they are both derived from the same plant the Absolute however, is distilled differently and from different parts of the plant and considered to have far less therapeutic value.
Aromatherapy:
Beneficial anti-anxiety properties
Beneficial antidepressant properties
Beneficial in inducing calm
Grounding
Beneficial in relieving stress
Helpful in uplifting moods
Healing:
Beneficial anti-arthritic properties
Beneficial anti-hemorrhagic properties
Beneficial anti-inflammatory properties
Beneficial antitussive properties
Helps treat menstrual issues
Helps treat respiratory issues
Beneficial immunostimulant properties
Skincare:
Aids aging/mature/normal/sensitive skin
Helpful in treating acne
Helps effectively fade scars and spots
Helps effectively repair oily, dull devitalized skin
Helps tighten and tone skin
Helps treat eczema, psoriasis & skin ulcers
Helps soothe inflamed and irritated skin
Meditation:
Has the ability to deal with a range of emotional and mental issues
Exerts calm and tranquility on the mind
Meditative
Soothing
Product color: Dark brown to black, sticky thick and viscous
Aroma profile: Sweet, herbaceous, floral overtones, warm, amber, spicy
Perfumery note: Base/Middle
Consistency: Very thick
Blends well with:
Essential Oils of Frankincense, Myrrh, Bergamot, Cypress, Spikenard, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Lavender, Lavandin, Juniper berry, Oakmoss, Chamomile, Opopanax, Pine, Patchouli, Calamus, Sandalwood and Rose.