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Cistus Essential Oil
Cistus Essential Oil
Cistus Essential Oil
Cistus Essential Oil

Cistus Essential Oil

Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 reviews

$39.00

(Incl. GST)

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Cistus Essential Oil
100% PURE, THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OIL
COMMON NAME Cistus, Rockflower
BOTANICAL NAME Cistus ladaniferus
PLANT PARTS USED Leaf
EXTRACTION METHOD Distillation
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Spain
 
Cistus is also known as Rock Rose (one of the Bach flower extracts in Rescue Remedy) and has a warming, soothing nature. Primarily a perfume oil where it offers a delicate, dry floral note with the depth of amber, and acts as a fixative.
Nature/Essence – Warm & Restorative
SKIN ICON 72pxFOR THE SKIN
Cistus is used to help regenerate slow-healing or mature skin. Highly antiseptic, it has traditionally been used for infected and inflamed skin to aid wound healing. It can also be useful for acne or boils.
 
BODY ICON 72pxFOR THE BODY
Cistus helps with lymphatic drainage when used in a massage oil. For swollen lymph glands it can be applied in a warm compress, and will also ease congestion during coughs, colds and bronchitis.
 
MIND ICON 72pxFOR THE MIND
Cistus is said to soothe the soul during times of shock or trauma, especially when a sense of numbness, disconnect or cold is prevalent. It can help to restore presence of mind in a crisis when feeling frozen or helpless. Cistus is also used to centre the mind during meditation.
 
HOME ICON 72pxFOR THE HOME
Useful to keep in the first aid kit for both its antiseptic properties and ability to help the mind during crisis.
BLENDS WELL WITH
Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Lavender, Juniper, Patchouli, Pine, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Appearance Viscous golden yellow to amber oil
Odour Description Powerful, warm, herbacious
Main Constituents alpha-pinene, camphene, bornyl acetate  
Specific Gravity Min 0.895 Max0.997
Optical Rotation Min -18 Max +7
Refractive Index Min 1.470 Max1.507

Typical GC analysis
CISTUS-208
- Consultation with a suitably qualified practitioner is recommended prior to use
- For external use only.
- Do not apply to skin undiluted
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Perform a patch test prior to use
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Reviewed by BarbaraY
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Beautiful

I use this in making a Mask , just lovey .

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Reviewed by Margaret H.
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I recommend this product
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Intriguing scent

This is a very interesting accent. I'm looking forward to blending it with lots of others and seeing what happens!

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