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, Wise 

ETHERIC COLORS: Purple, Orange, Silver, Gold

CHAKRA:  Heart, Root, Crown      

ELEMENT:  Earth, Ether 

ASTRO:  Pluto, Saturn, Virgo, Sun   

GEMS/CRYSTALS:  Tiger Eye, Amber, Mookaite, Pietersite, Aragonite, Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Green Aventurine, Black Tourmaline, Poppy Jasper, Leopardskin Jasper

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpene

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS: Balance, Warmth, Self Aware, Assertive, strength, clarity, endurance, calmness

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.

  

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

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

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

PERSONALITY:

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