The resin ("labdanum") from the cistus shrub gives the leaves excellent antiseptic, healing and regenerating properties. In the past, the leaves were used in traditional medicine to treat wounds, ulcers, burns and toothache and also taken internally for respiratory conditions.
Distilled by the perfumers of Grasse, these shrubs exude a resin, labdanum, with an intense amber scent, which gives perfumes strength and sensuality. The warm, enveloping scent of the rockrose casts a spell with its oriental, amber and woody notes.