Rock Rose

CISTUS LADANIFERUS

Origin : Spain

Distilled part :twigs

Main components :A-pinene, camphene

About the plant :

Originally from Spain, the Ladaniferous Cistus is found throughout the Mediterranean basin. Its name comes from the ancient Greek “kistè” which means “capsule”, and which refers to the particular shape of the fruits of the plant. Cistus is part of the sacred aromas with Cedar, Incense... It was used in Ancient Egypt and also among Jews in rituals in the form of fumigations.

For your information :

Here is a few properties of Rock Rose essential oil:

• It is the essential oil against bleeding.
• Firming and very good skin regenerating, the Cistus has anti-wrinkle and anti-stretch mark properties.
• It will also be suitable for acne skin due to its antiseptic and healing action.

All properties described here are from the bibliography and are provided for information purposes and should not be interpreted as medical prescriptions.

The recipe :The Stop nose bleed

Place 2 drops of Cistus ladaniferus on a wick and gently insert this wick into the nostril, but do not leave it for long: by removing it, you risk pulling out the scar crusts and bleeding again. If necessary, compress the nostril with your finger.

Recipe from "Ma bible des huiles essentielles" de Danièle Festy.

Based on the bibliography :

Ma bible des huiles essentielles, Danièle Festy
Les propriétés physiques et psychiques des huiles essentielles, Dr Paul Dupont
Huiles essentielles chémotypées, A. Zhiri, D. Baudoux, M.L. Breda

Safety precaution:

Product from organic farming certified by FR BIO 10 - Agriculture hors UE

Essential oil for food use

Therapeutic use of essential oils on medical advice .