Details

Botanical Name: Cistus ladanifer

Plant Origin: Spain

Extraction Method: Steam distilled from branches

Shelf Life: 4 years

Storage: Store upright, lid tight, out of direct heat and sunlight 

Uses 

Cistus may support the body's proper natural response to and assist in maintaining a healthy state of the following:

• AIDS
• Autism - Agitation, Anger
• Blood - Internal Bleeding
• Sexual Topics - Libido - Sex Drive - Intimacy

Research

For more information about Cistus essential oil on pubmed.gov  

Therapeutic Properties

• analgesic - deadens or relieves pain; anodyne
• antibacterial - prevents bacterial growth
• antiseptic - destroys and prevents the development of microbes/bacteria
• antispasmodic - prevents and eases spasms, convulsions, or cramps
• antiviral - inhibits the growth of virus
• calmative - a sedative or mild tranquilizer
• cicatrizing - promotes the formation of scar tissue, thus healing
• immunostimulant - stimulates the action of the immune system

Applications

Topical:

Apply diluted on bottoms of feet or directly to area of concern.

Ok for children 6 with proper dilution.

Pregnancy safe with extra dilution.

for the essential oils dilution chart.

Inhalation:

Diffuse.

Internal:  

However, with that said, it is important to remember the extreme concentration of essential oils. "Using essential oils by rubbing them into the skin or via inhalation is in many cases more effective than oral delivery" (3. p. 96).

All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion.

Cautions

May cause skin sensitization if oxidized. To prevent oxidation, store in a dark, airtight container in a refrigerator. 

Dilute well before applying.

General EO Cautions:

All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.

If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes.

Do not put essential oils inside the ear canal.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

1. Worwood, Valerie.  The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. Novato: New World Library. Revised 2016. Print.
2. Worwood, Valerie.  Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child. Novato: New World Library. 2000. Print.
3. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Advanced Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1998. Print.
4. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils.  Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 2011. Print.
5. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Medical Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1999. Print.
6. Price, Shirley. Price, Len. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. New York: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. Fourth edition, 2012. Print.
7. Tisserand, Robert, et al. Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for Health Care Professionals. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. 2014. Print. 
8. Aletha Press. Essential Oils Natural Remedies: The Complete A-Z Reference of Essential Oils for Health and Healing. Berkeley: Aletha Press. 2015. Print. 
9. Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy an A-Z. London: Vermillion. 2000. Print.
10. Higley, Connie & Alan. Reference Guide for Essential Oils. Spanish Fork: Abundant Life. 2012. Print.
11. Purchon, Nerys and Lora Cantele. The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook For Everyday Wellness. Toronto: Robert Rose. 2014. Print.
12. Buckle, Jane. Clinical Aromatherapy Essential Oils in Practice. New York: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. 2003. Print.