Labdanum, also called ladanum, ladan, or ladanon, [1] is a sticky brown resin obtained from the shrubs Cistus ladanifer (western Mediterranean) and Cistus creticus (eastern Mediterranean), species of rockrose.

Labdanum is a sticky resin produced by the leaves and stems of a plant. The name is also used for various extracts made from the resin, leaves, stems, and flowers of the plant.

2025年3月28日 · Labdanum – from the Cistus plant (better known to some gardeners as Rock Rose) – is a pillar of chypre perfumes and many Ambrées. What you smell actually comes from a sticky brown resin, taken from a plant that grows (often in very inhospitable, dry locations) in the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East.

Labdanum is used for bronchitis, diarrhea, water retention (edema), hernia, tumors, leprosy, and hardening of the spleen. It is also used for loosening chest congestion, emptying the bowels, and as a stimulant. Some people apply labdanum to the skin as a drying agent and to stop bleeding from minor cuts.

2023年3月29日 · Labdanum, a resin from the rockrose plant (Cistus ladanifer), is a popular aromatic ingredient in perfumery due to its warm, musky, and slightly sweet aroma. It is often described as leathery, animalic, or amber-like, and can provide a rich and long-lasting scent to fragrance blends.

2024年12月16日 · Labdanum, a resin derived from the Cistus species of plants, has been revered for centuries for its medicinal, aromatic, and therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in perfumery and natural remedies, recent interest has focused on its potential cognitive and neuroprotective benefits, positioning it as a candidate nootropic supplement.

Labdanum is a rich brown resin sourced from cistus shrubs of the species rockrose. This sticky resin is used since ancient times as a natural remedy and perfume ingredient.

2024年5月1日 · Labdanum has been a highly prized ingredient in ancient perfumery due to its rich, resinous aroma. It’s commonly used as a base note in perfumes, providing depth, warmth, and fixative properties to fragrance compositions.

Labdanum resin from Cistus ladanifer L. (Cistaceae) is an abundant natural resource in the Iberian Peninsula worth being explored in a sustainable manner. It is already used in the cosmetic industry; mainly by the fragrances/perfumery sector.

Labdanum (Cistus ladanifer), also known as Rock Rose, is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Famous for its aromatic resin, this plant is a staple in the perfume industry, adding warm, musky, and sweet notes to fragrances.