Latin name; Cistus Ladaniferus

Botanical family: Cistaceae

Countries of origin: Spain

Plant part used: Leaves

Extraction method: Steam Distilled

Aroma: Fresh, Herbaceous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant

                                    CHEMICAL FAMILIES

Monterpenes 70.54%

Sesquiterpenes 1.55%

Monoterpenols 7.2%

Sesquiterpenols 3.63%

Ketones 2.44%

Esters 3.67%

                                         NOTES ON CHEMICAL COMPONENTS

In Kurt Schnaubelt's book, Advanced Aromatherapy,

he states that limonene, sabinene and y-terpinene have

all bee found to offer antiviral properties.

Limonene can be found in lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot,Neroli,

Juniper berry, and Pine Sabinene can be found

in Ravintsara and Ginger, and Y-terpinene

can be found in Tea Tree, Bergamot and Lemon.

                                           SAFETY DATA

Oils high in Monoterpenes can cause skin irritation

or sensitization if they have oxidized, another important

reason to store them closed in a cool, dark place.

Monoterpenes are not water-soluble:

avoid in the bathtub unless they are well diluted in carrier oil.

                                           THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections

Anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antiviral, bactericidal

Anti-inflammatory- alleviates inflammation, anti arthritic

Antitussive- reduces coughing

Astringent

Cicatrisant- cell-regenerative for skin,healing for scars

Mucolytic- breaks down system- for exhaustion and stress