Rose of Sharon (Cistus ladanifer) – Rose of Sharon, also known as rock rose or sun rose, is a very fragrant, hardy evergreen shrub.  It has sticky green leaves and large, papery flowers with a maroon-red spot at the base of each petal.  Rose of Sharon grows about 6 feet (2 meters) tall and almost as wide.

History:  Cistus ladanifer has a sticky, resinous, fragrant substance covering its leaves and stems.  The substance is called labdanum and has been used since antiquity.  Rose of Sharon is mentioned in the Love book of the Bible, the Song of Solomon.

Rich in:   The principal constituents of the Rose of Sharon are sesquiterpene alcohols: viridiflorol and globulol; diterpene alcohol: 15-nor-labdan-8-ol; ambrox; monoterpenes; and ketones.

External use:  The Rose of Sharon essential oil is one of the most powerful and potent essential oils.  It has regenerative, restorative, refreshing, stimulating, fortifying, warming, detoxifying, and antiseptic properties.  It aids meditation, boosts the immune system, helps regenerate cells, calms the nerves, relieves insomnia, and enhances emotional well-being.   Apply a few drops of the oil on the palms of your hands. Rub your hands together, cup your nose and mouth, and inhale.  Avoid the eyes!  You may rub a few drops of the oil into the soles of your feet or add about 10-15 drops to your bath water.  Mix the drops of the essential oil with milk and then add to your bath water. (Essential oil mixes well with milk.  It does not mix with water and would thus, if not mixed with milk, be left floating on top of the bath water.)  For an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle effect, mix one drop of the oil in your favourite night cream right before application.

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