Scientific noun: Cistus ladanifer L.
Family: Rockrose family - cistaceae.
Habitat: In dry woods, bushes and arid lands in the Mediterranean zone.
Toxic constituents: -Essence, exuded by the plant during hot seasons, thorough the hairs of young stems and leaves. It is essentialy made by: labdandiol (C17H30O), borneol, cineole, geraniol esters, sesquiterpenes and tannins - Flavonoids
Active parts : Stems and young leaves
Uses : - Medicinal: Local analgesic for the treatment of rheumatic and intestinal pains, ulcers, stomach acidity, nervousness. ( Because of its toxicity, it should not be used to attain thwse goals.) - Industrial: Perfume industry cultivates this plant, mainly in the North of Spain and Portugal , to extract the labdanun, a gome- resin, which after being refined, is used to fix and aromatize .
Toxicity: High Símpthoms: Convulsions, icterus , hepatic and biliary disorders. Medical treatment: Sedatives and hepatic treatment.