Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments cistus is associated with the following therapeutic properties:

anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic, calming, cicatrisant, lymphatic tonic, sedative.

Qualified aromatherapists may use cistus essential oil for common complaints such as:

• emotional issues such as emotional crisis, when in need of calming and comfort or to enhance meditation practice

• lymphatic system – swollen lymph nodes and to improve lymphatic draining in massage

• skin care applications to assist with wound healing, ulcers, eczema and psoriasis as well as acne, oily skin and wrinkles; it is thought to be the fastest acting styptic oils (stops bleeding)