Cistus Oil
Categories: Essential Oils
Scents: Floral
Botanical Source: Cistus ladaniferus
EU Cas: 89997-74-0
US Cas: 8016-26-0
Production and Source: Essential oil extracted by distillation from Cistus ladaniferus
Odour: Warm herbaceous sweet balsamic
Country of Origin: Spain
Suitable for Use In:
What is Cistus essential oil?
Cistus essential oil is an oil extracted from a cistus ladaniferus plant and is also known as rock rose or labdanum. The oil has a sweet, honey like scent with floral and woody notes.
The oil is dark yellow to orange-brown in colour depending on its origin and distillation method used. Usually, steam distillation is used to extract the oil from the leaves and twigs of the cistus plant.
Origins of Cistus essential oil
Cistus essential oil is native to the western Mediterranean region. The cistus ladaniferus plant is a flowering shrub that is a part of the cistaceae family.
The plants can be found in Spain, Syria, Cyprus and Crete, these plants bloom during the warmer summer months of April through to June.
What does Cistus essential oil blend with?
Cistus essential oil blends well with many woody, spicy and floral essential oils including cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, neroli and rose.
Safety precautions for Cistus essential oil
Before applying this essential oil to your skin, you must dilute this with a carrier oil and ensure the oil has oxidised to prevent irritation and skin rashes.
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