Labdanum obtained from the Cistus creticus is also known as ladanum or ladan. The sticky brown resin has been used for a very long time as a medicinal remedy as well as an important ingredient in the perfume industry because of its similarity to ambergris – the compound that is collected from sperm whales, which is today an endangered species. The Labdanum is what gives a perfume the deep scent of amber. Labdanum is also known for its astringent, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
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