Cistus By-Absolute
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Latin name :
Cistus ladaniferus L.
Botanical profile :
The cistus belongs to the Cistaceae family and to the genus Cistus. This includes three subspecies.
Geographic origin :
Cistus ladaniferus is a common plant found all over the mediterranean area. It is especially abundant in Spain ( Huelva Province - Andevalo) as well as in Portugal (Alentejo and Algarve regions). This is where the largest cistus plantations are located. It is also possible to find some cultivations in the Esterel (Var - France).
The emblematic city of Cistus is Puebla de Guzman, in Andalusia, where the communities, mainly gypsies, have transmitted a unique savoir-faire from one generation to the next.
The emblematic city of Cistus is Puebla de Guzman, in Andalusia, where the communities, mainly gypsies, have transmitted a unique savoir-faire from one generation to the next.
Chemotypes :
The genus Cistus includes about 20 different species, the majority of which exudes fragrant gum.
Among these, the most used are:
Cistus ladaniferus var. albiflorus, var. maculatos, var. stenoiphyllus, which produce the resin used in perfumes.
Cistus creticus, with rose to purple petals, surronding a tuft of stamens.
Cistus salvifolius, with white petals.
Cistus parviflorus, with pale rose petals.
Among these, the most used are:
Cistus ladaniferus var. albiflorus, var. maculatos, var. stenoiphyllus, which produce the resin used in perfumes.
Cistus creticus, with rose to purple petals, surronding a tuft of stamens.
Cistus salvifolius, with white petals.
Cistus parviflorus, with pale rose petals.
Extraction process :
Data not available.
Major Components :
Data not available.
- Uses in perfumery :
- Data not available.
- Other comments :
- Data not available.
- Volatility :
- Base
- Appearance :
- Green resin
- Stability :
- Solubility issues in perfumes
The terpenes identified in this raw material can polymerize when they are oxidized - Price Range :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
CIstus possesses antiviral, antiarteritic and regulating neurovegetative virtues. It is recommended for whooping cough, multiple sclerosis, arteritis, haemorrhage and neurovegetative dystonia.
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- EINECS number :
- 934-780-7
- FEMA number :
- 2608
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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