UMUTHI LABDANUM CISTUS, ROCKROSE ESSENTIAL OIL (CISTUS IN SOUTH AFRICA

USES & BENEFITS Originally the gum of the cistus plants that goats grazed on stuck to their fur and was collected by the herders, who then sold it to be used for incense and perfume It is also believed that the Pharaohs used the gum to attach false beards to their chins! It is antiseptic, astringent, a very good skin regenerater, especially beneficial for aging skin Used in vapour therapy as an expectorant, it will clear and sooth the resipiratory tract Labdanum essential oil is used in aromatherapy for calming and uplifting, and to stabilize mood Part used: gum from boiled leaves, twigs and flowers Method: steam distillation Colour: golden yellow to amber Consistency: thin. Perfumery note: base Aroma: fresh, woody, spicy. WARNINGS No warnings but as always it is advised to do a skin test before use, and to be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Also known as: Rock rose, Cistus and in the Bible as Rose of Sharon.