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| Aroma |
A deep, complex, and intensely resinous aroma. It is a true "multidimensional" scent: warm, ambery, and balsamic, with a dry, woody-musky core and a surprising, honey-like sweetness. Some also detect a faint, spicy-medicinal top note that settles into a rich, "ancient" leather scent. |
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Floral | Resinous |
| Note |
Middle |
| Intensity |
4/6 |
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| [ More About ] |
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| AKA |
Rock Rose, Labdanum |
| Chinese |
岩玫瑰 |
| Japanese |
シストローズ |
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| Botanical Family |
Cistaceae |
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| Chemistry |
Monoterpene |
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| Common Usage |
Exceptional Skincare & Wound Healing
- Powerful Hemostatic: It is famous for its ability to help stop minor bleeding quickly, making it a "must-have" for shaving nicks or small cuts.
- Wound Repair: Accelerates the healing of slow-to-heal wounds, scars, and ulcers by encouraging rapid skin cell regeneration.
- Anti-Aging & Skin Tightening: Known as one of the best oils for mature skin, it has a strong astringent effect that helps tighten skin and reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles.
- Managing Chronic Skin Issues: Traditionally used to calm the inflammation and redness associated with psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Emotional & Spiritual Healing
- Processing Trauma: Cistus is often used in "inner child" work or for those dealing with deep emotional shock. It is said to help "warm" a cold or numb heart.
- Meditation & Grounding: Its ancient, resinous scent helps ground the spirit and is excellent for those who feel emotionally "shattered" or unmoored.
- Calming the Nervous System: Helps to soothe the "fight or flight" response during periods of intense stress or panic.
Immune & Respiratory Support
- Autoimmune Support: While research is ongoing, many aromatherapists use Cistus to help support and "tonify" the immune system during long-term recovery.
- Antiviral Properties: Diffusing Cistus during the winter months can help protect the environment from airborne pathogens.
- Treating Coughs & Bronchitis: Its expectorant qualities help clear excess mucus from the lungs and soothe persistent, dry coughs.
Lymphatic & Circulatory Health
- Lymphatic Drainage: When added to a massage oil from clubarome.com, it helps stimulate the movement of lymph, reducing "puffiness" and fluid retention.
- Regulating Heavy Menstruation: Due to its styptic (contracting) properties, it is sometimes used in a diluted abdominal rub to help manage heavy menstrual flow.
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| Blending note |
- A prestigious base note in the world of aromatherapy and perfumery.
- It has a scent that is profoundly rich, resinous, balsamic, and slightly leathery, with a subtle honey-like sweetness and an earthy, "ancient" dry-down.
- Because it is a powerful fixative, it is often used to "anchor" more volatile scents, giving a blend incredible longevity and depth.
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| Do you know? |
Cistus is one of the oldest known aromatic materials. It is widely believed to be the "Rose of Sharon" mentioned in the Bible and was used as a primary ingredient in sacred incense and royal perfumes throughout the ancient world. |
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| Contraindication |
Generally non-toxic and non-irritating, but because it is so chemically complex and potent, it should be avoided during pregnancy. Its aroma is very powerful; a little goes a long way in any blend |
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