• BOTANICAL NAME Cistus ladaniferus
• PART OF PLANT Leaf & twig
• ORIGIN Spain
• CULTURE Organic, certified by ECOCERT® CANADA
• CHEMOTYPE A PINENE, VIRIDIFLOROL, CAMPHENE
• OTHER NAME-
• EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
• ODOUR Woody, tenacious
• COLOUR Dark amber brown

Topical (Adults): Mix 1 to 5 drops in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil.

NOT FOR USE ON CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE OR WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING. For external and cosmetic use only. Do not use essential oils undiluted. Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If nausea, dizziness, headache or allergic reactions occur, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist. Not for use on inflamed, broken, irritated or sensitive skin or if suffering from dermatitis. Avoid exposing treated area to sunlight.

Cistus is a sapling mostly found in dry and sunny Mediterranean regions. What makes it unique is its ability to quickly regenerate, especially after a fire. Its leaves produce a gum (labdanum) that is used in perfumery for its tenacious, warm amber scent.