LABDANUM ABSOLUTE OIL (ROCK ROSE) |
Botanical Name | : | Cistus ladaniferus | Country of Origin | : | Southern Europe and North Africa | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water | Specific Gravity | : | 0.947 - 0.980 @ 15ºC | Optical Rotation | : | 2º 20'- 6º 32'@ 20ºC | Refrective Index | : | 1.4919 - 1.5048 @ 20ºC | Plant Part | : | Flowers | Blend With | : | It can mix well with oakmoss, clary sage, pine, juniperberry, calamus, opopanax, lavender, lavandin, bergamot, cypress, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, olibanum, chamomile and oriental bases. | CAS No | : | 8016-26-0 | Flash Point | : | >100 C | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distilled |
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Description : Labdanum (Rockrose) absolute Oil is an intriguingly complex, rich balsamic oil that is well suited for use as a fixative in natural perfumery and fragrancing applications. Its scent is earthy, balsamic-like, musky, spicy and warm. Labdanum or Rock Rose also known as cistus. Labdanum Absolute is obtained by solvent extraction of the resinous leaves and twigs – a world away from steam distilled Cistus essential oil.
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Constituents : Camphene, myrcene, sabinene, phellandrene, cymene, limonene, cineole, nerol, borneol, geraniol, fenchone. |
Uses : Rock rose absolute oil is used in amber perfume and in many natural perfumes. it is widely used in aromatherapy to treat wounds, regulate acne-prone and oily skin, treat respiratory conditions, and more.
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Benefit : Rock rose absolute oil is balancing and soothing. It is astringent, antiseptic (great for wounds) regenerative and a skin tonic. |
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