Cistus

Cistus ladanifer—steam distilled from the crude gum or leaves and twigs.  Also known as ROCK ROSE.  There is also a resin concrete or absolute obtained by solvent extraction of the crude gum, which is called Labdanum. Labdanum is much valued in perfumery because of its  resemblance to Ambergris.  Has a warm, sweet, dry herbaceous musky scent.  Native to the Mediterranean mountain regions and the Middle East. One of the early aromatic substances of the ancient world.  Used as a fixative and fragrance in cosmetics and perfumes.   There are several varieties, each one having different components.

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use. 

CHARACTER:  "Warm Mediator", Spiritual Visualizer Assertive, Creative, Comforting, Meditative, Elevating,  Wisdom

ETHERIC COLORS: Purple, Orange, Silver, Gold

CHAKRA:  7      

ELEMENT:  Earth, Ether

ASTRO:  Pluto   

GEM:  Tiger Eye, Amber, Mookaite, Pietersite, Aragonite

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpene

USED FOR THESE POSTIVE TRAITS: Balance, Erotic, Warmth, Self Aware, Assertive, strength, clarity, endurance, calming

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Forgetful, Insomnia, Quarrelsome, inner emptiness, emotional coldness, frigidity   

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Slow healing wounds, skin disorders, eczema, cystitis, swollen lymph glands, oily skin, acne, coughs, bronchitis, colds, arthritis, headache, inflammation, psoriasis,  

 PROPERTIES:  Stimulates immune function.  Leung reports that Cistus has antimicrobial activities against Staphylococus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans.

PERSONALITY:

+Similar to the CYPRESS, but warmer and less daunting. Creates a feeling a stability.

+Melter of icy feelings.

+solves quarrels, sees both sides of the story. Able to sort out problems.  Helps balance the unstable and patch up the holes, especially after a traumatic event.

+Creative, clever, loves to perform. Ability to make people feel worthy and wanted.

+High morals, will not cheat or lie or harm anyone.

+Has a possibly hidden erotic side, intriguing,

+Has a unique talent of insights into memories and possibly past lives and astral traveling

BLENDS CONTAINING: Caldera,   Captivating, Desert Serenade,  Kaibab Canyon,   Into The Woods,  Moonstone, Muladahara,  Petroglyph,  Sahasrara, Shaman,   Sunset Canyon,  Timberline,  Way of the Leaf,  Yellowstone

ARCHETYPES:  VISIONARY, ADVOCATE, LIBERATOR, PEACEMAKER, RESCUER, MEDIATOR

 Contains over 170 pinenes including alpha, camphene, sabinene, myrcene, phallandrene, limonene, cymene, cineol, borneol, nerol, geraniol, fenchone, etc. Also para cymene and limonene.