Lavdano resin, Kistos, ladano, ladania, aladania, Lavdania, Kounoukla, Cretan rockrose, (cistus incanus -Cistus creticus). ID: 247-41

Aladania, the wild rock rose, has the highest polyphenol content of any plant in Europe.

Aladania produces every summer on its elongated and green leaves a black aromatic resin, labdanum.

The resin contains organic compounds called lithic diterpenes, which according to studies have antimicrobial and cytostatic activity, ie inhibit cell proliferation.

Lavdano is known for its astringent, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action.

Until the end of the 18th century, oil was considered one of the most important medicines.

This aromatic resin has been used since ancient times against cholera plagues, as an aromatic substance for incense, but also for the embalming of the dead.

It has astringent, heating, and emollient properties.

Many sources mention the use of aladania resin, as a patch in malignant sarcomas as well as its use in the preparation of ointment against hair loss.

Aladano is black in color, aromatic and with a bitter taste and is used, among other things, for the production of essential oil with a penetrating aroma.