Rock Rose

Cistus Ladaniferus

Rock Rose (Oil of Twigs & Leaves) France ()

Used in royal beauty creams of ancient Egypt, this deep, spicy, almost erotic fragrance warms the soul and chases away feeling of being cold or empty. It has been used by natural healers since the middle ages for infections, and especially for the skin. It increases white blood cells, enhances lymph drainage and is useful in painful menstrual cramps.

In his book Back To Eden, Jethro Kloss refers to Rock Rose oil as a "Superior remedy for cancer... Excellent for canker sores, diarrhea and... [venereal diseases]."

Sesquiterpene, phenol, ester, resin, acetophenone, ketone, ledol, acetic and formic acid.

(Cistus ladaniferus) known as Labdanum, is a nervous-system sedative. This oil is high in phenols, which support and strengthen the auto-immune and immune systems.

Sweet and refreshing. When used by a certified massage therapist it is excellent to promote lymph draining and toxin release. Emotionally is has a warming and comforting feeling and is used to treat those who have been traumatized in some way. It is meditating and comforting.