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Oils » Essential Oils (D-N)

Labdanum Essential Oil


Average Product Rating: 4.6 / 5 (Based on 24 Customer Reviews)



Botanical Name: Cistus Ladanifer

Plant Part: Resin

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

Origin: India

Description: Labdanum is a sticky brown resin obtained from the shrubs Cistus ladanifer species of rockrose. It has a long history of use in herbal medicine and as a perfume ingredient. Labdanum is a small sticky shrub which grows up to 3m high with lance shaped leaves that are white and furry on the underside, and fragrant white flowers.

Color: Dark brown viscous liquid.

Common Uses: Labdanum Essential Oil is considered to have the following properties: anti-microbial, antiseptic, astringent, balsamic, emmenagogue and expectorant. It is said to act as a fixative in perfumes and is widely used in the perfumery industry. It is also considered useful in skincare preparations especially for mature skin and wrinkles. Labdanum can be used to treat colds, coughs, and rheumatism. When combined with Frankincense, it is excellent for meditation.

Consistency: Thick

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Pine, Clary Sage, Cypress and Vetiver.

Aromatic Scent: Labdanum Essential Oil has a warm sweet, musky, amber scent.

History: In ancient times, the resin was scraped from the fur of goats and sheep that had grazed on the cistus shrubs. It was collected by the shepherds and sold to coastal traders. The false beards worn by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt were actually the labdanum soaked hair of these goats.

Cautions: Labdanum Essential Oil is generally non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Avoid use during pregnancy.

Terms of Use

Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.

The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.

As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

The information on the New Directions Aromatics Inc. website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

IMPORTANT: All of our products are for external use only.

In addition, please read & understand appropriate technical, material safety data sheets and disclaimers before using this or any other New Directions Aromatics product.

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Submited By: Tdawn from Berea, Kentucky on 11/26/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
Rating:

keep in mind that this is THICK stuff, and that needs to be accounted for when you work with it. But, the end result is well worth it. Good pricing for this essential oil. Hope to see it in stock more often!
Submited By: Lauretta from San Diego, California on 11/11/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

Wow! This stuff is tremendous! It's very sweet and exotic, definitely an amber scent. It's similar to benzoin but has an oriental flavor to it. Because it's very sticky in the bottle, I like to scoop a little out and mix it with jojoba oil before adding it to other scents. Because it has such a distinctive smell, I have to hold back from adding this to everything, but it is definitely one of my absolute favorites!
Submited By: Stephanie from Burlington, Ontario on 10/06/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This stuff is really thick! But once diluted, the aroma is warm and soothing. Perfect addition to any winter blend or perfume!
Submited By: Becky from Toronto, Ontario on 09/03/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

At first i wasn't too crazy about it, but everytime i smell it, i enjoy the fragrance more. Very sweet and musky, reminds me of incense. I can't wait to layer it with other essential oils. Yum!
Submited By: Maria from Sandy, Utah on 07/28/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

I LOVE the smell of this oil, but as previously noted, it's thicker than honey, and impossible to measure out 10 drops for a recipe I had. I guessed on the amount. Hope it was right. But the fragrance lingers in my mind....wonderful!
Submited By: Jolene from Biloxi, Mississippi on 05/28/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
Rating:

This has a very nice amber smell is a very good one to have around to add with other eo's to add sophistication to your product. I like to use a four to five part blend with labdanum as one part. Blends really well with orange eo and ginger eo.
Submited By: Mordechai from Brooklyn, New York on 11/23/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

Good Price.Great for Smearing on Thyroid gland. Very Thick-Not easy to use.
Submited By: Henry from Chattanooga, Tennessee on 09/27/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

I can't complain about the bottle or the contents. Ambery, balsamic, resinous, above like clary sage and underneath, a childhood memory I can't place, a grandmother's remedy or something from the childhood of our race; this smell of comfort and love, strength and reserve, home and the longing for return. Anyway, it's good enough for me.
Submited By: Anas from Dearborn, Michigan on 08/13/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

Labdanum is GREAT FOR USE as an AMBERGRIS SUBSTITUTE. My God, its so much more ethical and pleasing. Smell is great, it doesn't last long though. You need to add substantial amounts along with a woody fixative like sandalwood or patchouli (in minimal amounts). Also, a complaint here!!! The packaging it came in was not really ideal. The resin was so thick that it should've just came in a boston round bottle, instead of a Euro Dropper.
Submited By: Julie from Ramsey, Minnesota on 07/23/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

I purchased this oil in 3.3 oz. size just to to try it in my CP soap. I mixed it with benzoin EO...warmed a bit and added at trace It smells heavenly!!!! I believe this oil would be excellent all on its own as well. This is one fabulous scent that I think will appeal to a broad spectrum of people because its slightly floral , but not too sweet,it's woodsy but not like cedar or balsam, it's also warm like amber. Awsome scent I will be purchase more of this oil in the big bottle next time. Thank you NDA, I'm very pleased with the service too.
Submited By: Marita from Watsonville, California on 07/22/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

This is the strangest Cistus ladanifer essential oil I have ever seen. It is so thick and sticky that you could almost use it as a glue. It is awful to work with, although as one other reviewer observed, maybe you have to heat it up to make it usable. All the other labdanum essential oils I have ever used have been fluid enough to come through the orifice reducer on the vial and they have all had that wonderful sweet floral/smokey earthy resin scent to them. This one smells nothing at all like the others I have used. Maybe because it's solvent-extracted and the others were steam distilled. In any case, I will probably never order this again.

New Directions Aromatics Response:

As stated on the website, our Labdanum oil is derived from the resin part of the plant and is therefore a thick dark viscous liquid. A warm water bath can be used to help to liquefy the oil.
Submited By: Jenn from Vancouver, British Columbia on 06/28/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

An amazing, smoky, resinous smell with a honey-like sweetness. Very calming. Perfect for bedtime.
Submited By: Audrey from Van Buren, Arkansas on 06/25/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

Smells very similar to Benzoin, but is more potent, and has less of the vanilla like notes and is very thick and sticky. Still a very nice addition to my growing essential oil collection at a great price.
Submited By: Wendy from Centralia, Washington on 05/11/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

This was my first experience with Labdanum; what a gorgeous fragrance. I mixed it with the Jasmine recommended in previous review and it's wonderful. My favoritie ever. I heated up the carrier and the labdanum and the bowl before blending and it worked great. How is it diluted to use in a tub, etc, please? Lovely oil!
Submited By: Silvia from Toronto, Ontario on 02/24/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

My mother likes it very much, and she claims that it helps a lot to cope with her rheumatic pains. Smells so good.
Submited By: Rabecca from Columbus, Michigan on 02/12/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

In love with this rich Amber like scent I was surprised at the thickness of this EO but I am sure it will be worth using the smell alone let alone properties for mature skin which is why I bought it.
Submited By: Carole from Chicago, Illinois on 12/30/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

Labdanum absolute ranges from floral to incenselike. This one is much more on the incense side of the spectrum. Makes an excellent amber that, when combined with jasmine, reminds me of a men's cologne that was popular in the 1990s. I would recommend packaging this in bottles with screw-on lids for ease of use.
Submited By: Sarah from Las Vegas, Nevada on 10/23/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

New Directions has the very best price on this great oil. It is the only thing I like my stuff to smell like. I even use it as incense.
Submited By: Shannon from Rogersville, Tennessee on 09/22/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

Far and away my favorite base note for just about everything. To me it smells like the inside of a beehive - sweet, deep and alive. Not like beeswax exactly, more like the propolis the bees use to weatherproof their home, but without the astringent overtones. Folks aren't kidding about the viscosity, either. I warmed it up and popped off the dripper top thingy and diluted it to 20% and its still quite dark brownish yellow-green and dense. Or it was - it's all gone now while I wait for my big bottle to get here...
Submited By: Caitland from Hamilton, Ontario on 03/16/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

Wow!!! Once you get this oil diluted enough . (it's thick . LOL) blend it this way for the most relaxing bath ever !!! ... 2 drops labdanum ... 4 drops S. African geranium. I dbl the amount and soak for 20 - 30 min. Talk about being peaceful, relaxed and NON_STRESSED!!! This oil is also known as the 'rock rose'.
Submited By: April from Flagstaff, Arizona on 03/01/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

Fantastic scent! Wonderful healing properties! Horrible to get out of the bottle...but it is so nice and versatile I recommend it to everyone anyway.
Submited By: Piper from Denver, Colorado on 02/26/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

I agree with the other reviews. The only reason I did not give it the full five stars is the packaging. I'm not sure what can be done or how to do it, but the drip thing just doesn't work because of the oils' viscosity. The oil itself has quiet alluring amber-like scent.
Submited By: Lara from Dunrobin, Ontario on 12/05/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

It smells beautiful, but be aware that it is a VERY thick essential oil. It has a similar consistency to thick chocolate sauce - the kind you put on a sundae. It definitely will not drip out of the bottle, so you have to scoop it out.
Submited By: Vanice from Cambridge, Ontario on 11/20/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I just got mine today. I have read about this particular essential oil in a perfumery book I have and was very curious as to its scent. It is used as a base in a number of the perfume recipes and I now know why. It is a wonderful rich herbaceous, balsamic odor with amber undertones. I have blended it with Lavender and Bergamot...Heavenly.