SPECIAL CISTUS from HORST (1 Dram)

Cistus RockRose: Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda, and I met in India around 1999, and shared a deep inspiring bond since literally ‘our eyes met from far across the room.’  When he left his body he left me a large bottle of organic wild Rockrose of exceeding quality. This is that preciousness.  

A truly ancient base note Essential oil, a fraction of the legendary labdanum resin, used by all facets of society circling the Mediterranean, from Spanish shepherds to the highest priests in Egypt to Corsican midwives.

It expresses a deep, warm, resinous, balsamic, sweet, amber, powerful, leathery, diffusive, woody, ambergris, dry musk aroma that centers, comforts, composes, soothes fear and lifts depression, calms as it heightens awareness, supports Atmabala, holds the sensual, and stabilizes body, mind, and soul.  Revered in Judaism and is mentioned several times in the Bible, and is likely the mysterious onycha, an ingredient in the sacred scent ketoret also mentioned in the Torah.  In Egypt is was so highly prized that some feel the false beard worn by Osiris may have originally represented a "labdanum-laden goat's beard.” Cistus is a substitute for some of the most rare and precious oils including Ambergris, from sperm whales, and with Ambrette for true Musk from musk deer.

It is mostly used for Lungs (cough, congestion, colds); for Skin where its astringent and toning is core to any anti-aging or skin regenerative goals, menstrual problems;  joint support; for Immunity support;  Strong defender against immune challenges; supports the Increase of the number and size of mitochondria and augmented their activity resulting in increased expression of SIRT1, an anti-aging gene; is a most excellent ingredient for incense and aromatic products.

Also the source of the legendary labdanum resin.

This is Wild Cistus from Spain wildcrafted, processed, and distilled by highly skilled tuned Distillers.