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Gum rockrose

Cistus ladaniferus

Essential oil E.O.B.B.D.

expert Gum rockrose

Family : Cistaceae
Origin : Spain
Part of the plant used : branches, leaves.
Type of smell : fruity, warm
Possible uses :
To be applied to the skin : Yes +++ (diluted, most of the time)
To be swallowe : Yes +
To be inhaled : No

It is valued for…

Its exceptional anti-viral properties, combined with some unique active principles, make it a major essential oil used for improving immunity.

Main properties

Anti-viral, anti-bacterial, fight germs effectively.
Stimulates immunity, but at the same time tempers it if it is overactive (autoimmune diseases).

And also
It stops haemorrhages very quickly.
It accelerates healing and strengthens the skin.

Mental Action
Tonifying, nervous system regulator

main indications

Haemorrhages (nose, wounds which bleed too much)
Childhood viral infections (whooping-cough, measles, scarlet fever, chicken pox)
Weak immunity (tends to catch “everything that’s going round”)
Autoimmune disease (mainly rheumatology)

Immunity/infection:
to swallow - Place 1 drop on a neutral capsule, in one tsp of olive oil, in honey or even on a small sugar cube, and let it dissolve in the mouth 3 to 4 times a day.
+
to Apply – Mix 3 drop of gum rockrose with 3 drops of vegetable oil (macadamia for example) and apply the mixture along the spine as well as under the arches of the feet. For haemorrhage, pour 1 to 2 neat drops of gum rockrose onto a piece of cotton and hold onto on the wound for several minutes (if it is a nose bleed, the same principle applies, insert a piece of cotton wool soaked in gum rockrose into the bleeding nostril.

Other useful indications
Loose skin (face, body)
Superficial skin problems (pimples, small wounds, cracks, fissures)

For skin problems :
pour 1 or 2 neat drops gum rockrose onto a piece of cotton and leave it on the affected part for several hours.

For an anti-age treatment :
mix 1 drop with your day cream and/or night cream and apply as usual.

Some women swear by it for combating wrinkles, following the steps described above (“anti-age treatment”). It is also useful for stretch marks, including those already settled. To treat these, dilute 5 drops of gum rockrose essential oil in 1 tsp of vegetable oil.

This essential oil must be used with caution in patients taking anticoagulants (risk of interaction).

Like all essential oils, gum rockrose oil is prohibited during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It should not be used during breastfeeding either.

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