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                        All About Cistus

                        The aroma from cistus, also called rock rose, has been used for a calming effect. This is likely related to the alpha pinene content. Its constituents may also offer neuro-protective potential related to diseases like Alzheimer’s. Leaves from the shrub have been traditionally used for diabetes, diarrhea, inflammation, and skin ailments.

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                        Fun Fact

                        The benefits of cistus were found by shepherds thousands of years ago. The gum from the plant would get stuck to their sheep, so they would have to try to get it out. After doing this time and time again, they realized that if they had cuts on their hands when they went to get the gum out, the cuts would heal much quicker.

                        Cistus Research

                        Cistus has shown in scientific studies to demonstrate antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. More research is needed. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

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                        Latin Name: Cistus ladaniferus

                        Family: Cistacea

                        Other Common Names

                        • Rockrose, labdanum, ambreine, ciste, red cistus, ladania, luvidkia, ledoni, xistari, heliantemo, helianto
                        • There are multiple species of cistus

                        Plant Description

                        Cistus is a flowering perennial shrub of the Cistaceae family growing on dry rocky soil in the Mediterranean

                        Herb Description

                        Leaves are prepared fresh or dried. For making a tea, steep 1 Tbsp of dried herb, or 2 Tbsp of fresh herb in 2 cups of boiled water for five minutes. Strain and drink.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        Oil is solvent extracted or steam distilled from the gum resin (called labdanum), or from the leaves and twigs. The oil is pale orange or yellow with an aroma that is warm, herbaceous, fresh, spicy, floral, dry, and woody.

                        Key Constituents

                        • Pinene / Alpha Pinene / Delta Pinene / Beta Pinene
                        • Ledol
                        • Bornyl acetate
                        • Hexen-1-ol
                        • Camphene
                        • Veridifloral / Viridifloral
                        • Sabinene
                        • Benzaldehyde
                        • 1,8-cineole / Cineole / Eucalyptol / Cajeputol
                        • Eugenol

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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        analgesic Analgesic / Pain
                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        antiseptic Antiseptic
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        Oral Health
                        Preservative
                        skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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