Cistus Cistus landaniferus Essential Oil Information

Cistus Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Cistus landaniferus |
Ciste, Rock Rose |
Spain |
Flowers, leaves and branches |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Yellowish-green |
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Strong |
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Fragrance |
Dry and woody with a subtly sweet resin fragrance |
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Benefits |
Treats infected wounds, skin ulcers, bronchitis, coughs, colds and flu; as a fumigant when infectious illness is around. Treats bronchitis and lung infections, and persistent coughs. Promotes healthy lung function and cell regeneration. Calms the inflammation of eczema and the sympathetic nervous system, as well as helps alleviate depression. |
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Blends Well With |
Amber, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Carrot Root, Cedarwood, Coriander, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir Needle, Geranium, Grapefruit, Frankincense, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Spruce, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang |
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Constituents |
A-pinene, viridiflorol, ledol, bornyl acetate, cyclosativene, γ-cadinene, β-farnesene, β-eudesmol, trans-pinocarveol, and viridiflorol |
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Properties |
Antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, hemorrhagic, stimulant (immune system) |
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Safety |
Generally non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. |
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