Ladaniferous cistus - Cistus ladaniferus

Family : Cistaceae

Certification : 100% pure and natural essential oil, uncut, non-terpene free, chemotyped and from organic farming. It benefits from Eurofeuille certification, the European organic logo.

Part of the plant used : Leafy twig

Origin : Morocco

Method of production : Traditional distillation by steam distillation

Yield : It therefore takes 10 kg of leafy twig of cistus ladaniferous to obtain 600 g of essential oil. 

The cistus is a shrub 1 to 2 meters high, with blackish stems and glutinous branches. The 3-veined, lanceolate leaves have a glabrous upper side and a cottony underside. The flowers are terminal and large in size. The cistus blooms from April to June. It is found in France (Provence, Alpes maritime, Languedoc), Spain, Portugal or North Africa such as Morocco. It exudes a resinous product (oleoresin) called labdanum or ladanum with a strong balsamic odor which helps to slow down the dehydration of the plant. The cistus ladaniferous (haemostatic) often rubs shoulders with the Italian helichrysum (anti-haematoma) in the Corsican maquis. Happy union!

Cistus ladaniferous essential oil is well known as a haemostatic. It is traditionally used in aromatherapy to stop minor bleeding, heal small cuts and promote healing. It is also renowned for its interesting effects as an accompaniment in certain autoimmune or viral diseases.

Rich in monoterpenes, Cistus ladaniferous essential oil is also highly appreciated for its relaxing and regulating effects on the nervous system. It is therefore recommended for agitated subjects.

Finally, Cistus essential oil is particularly appreciated as an active ingredient in the preparation of anti-ageing, anti-wrinkle and firming treatments. Which makes it a precious beauty oil. Restorative and astringent, it is also an essential oil in case of couperose or chapped skin.

It works very well in synergy with bourbon geranium to stop bleeding, in synergy with true lavender to heal or even in synergy with Italian helichrysum for bruises and hematomas.

Camphene, bornyl acetate
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its composition chemically defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odor, a taste. 

The major constituent of this essential oil is alpha-pinene (30 to 35%). It also contains camphene or bornyl acetate.

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : limonene, linalool, geraniol.

Bleeding, nosebleed, hemorrhoids, small wounds, cuts, difficult healing, blisters.

Main : Haemostatic, healing, antiviral, antifungal, calming.

Secondary : Antibacterial, immunomodulating, regulating the nervous system.

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even if essential oils have been used since Antiquity, their mode of use and the precautions for use are often poorly known. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to it to find out about the traditional modes of use.

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files. 

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.