Labdanum Absolute Oil

DESCRIPTION  REPORTED USES SAFETY MORE INFO Our organically crafted Labdanum Absolute, also colloquially referred to as Cistus (Rock Rose) Absolute, is extracted from the opulent oleoresin exuded from the Cistus ladaniferus, a beautiful extremely fragrant flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Labdanum, also known as the Rose of Sharon (Song of Solomon 2:1), has always been regarded as a precious perfume that contains ample aromatic, spiritual, and emotional benefits. Cistus shrub contributes greatly to the luscious aroma of the Corsican countryside and is an integral part of the island's aromatic biome, called the maqui. To protect itself from the sun and heat, the plant produces a strong ambery, balsamic-like gum that that envelops the twigs and leaves. In ancient times, Labdanum was collected by combing the beards and thighs of goats and sheep that had grazed on the Cistus shrubs. REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES Today, Labdanum Absolute is extensively used as a fixative