Botanical Name: Cistus ladaniferus
Other Names: ladanum, ladan, or ladanon
Labdanum is a viscous resin generated by the leaves and stems of a plant. The term is also applied to diverse extracts derived from the resin, leaves, stems, and flowers of the same plant. In the realm of cosmetics, labdanum absolute and oil are harnessed for their aromatic qualities.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antimicrobial
- Astringent
- Antiseptic
- Expectorant
- Emmenagogue properties