
Tag: Cistus
-

Plant Talk with Cistus Essential Oil
Welcome to the land of Cistus ladaniferus, a place to learn from the short, sticky, resilient shrub that graces hot and arid locations such as Spain and Portugal. Known since ancient times, Cistus invites you to a space of healing and contemplation. Also known as Rock Rose, this plant has a lot more to share…
-
Mouth-rinse: Hydrosols and Xylitol
In conjunction with a toothpaste I made to help treat gum inflammation, it seemed wise to concoct a soothing mouthrinse that could be used to: For this, it seemed a gentle, cooling effect would be best, which is where hydrosols come into play. Which leads to a quick explanation of what a hydrosol (i.e., hydrolate, hydrolat, floral water) is from the highly…



You must be logged in to post a comment.