Labdanum
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Botanical Name |
Cistus ladaniferus |
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Family |
Cistaceae |
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Other Names |
Ambreien, ciste, cistus, cyste, European rock rose, gum cistus, labdanum gum, |
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Description |
Small sticky shrub up to 3m/10ft tall, lanced shaped leaves which are white are furry on the underneath, white flowers |
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Native to |
Mediterranean, Middle East |
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Actions |
Antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, balsamic, emmenagogue, expectorant, tonic |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of crude gum |
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Constituents |
Pinenes including camphene, sabinene, myrcene, phellandrene, limonene, cymene, cineol, borneol, nerol, geraniol, fenchone |
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Skin |
Wrinkles |
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Respiratory |
Coughs, bronchitis |
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Immune |
Colds |
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Other Uses |
Powders, soaps, detergents, flavouring |
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Caution |
Do not use during pregnancy |