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 Labdanum (Rockrose)
Cistus
ladanifer
This resin comes from an
evergreen shrub that grows in Spain and is harvested with a leather
rake. Labdanum is much waxier than most resins, so it never
completely solidifies but instead remains a very sticky, tarry
substance.
Also called Incense of the Black Sun, labdanum corresponds to onycha in
various recipes. It makes a good fixative for perfumes with a
woodsy or "masculine" scent and is considered an excellent replacement
for animal-obtained musk, especially when combined with oakmoss and
patchouli, and is a regular component in vegetable substitutes for
ambergris. Labdanum's soothing scent is warm but not hot, flowery but
not too sweet, sedating and uplifting mood at the same time. A little
goes a long way, and it keeps its scent a long time, too. It is
associated with Sun,
Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Scorpio,
Cancer, and The Chariot, but we think the best fit is Sun. This is
truly a glorious smell! Top
You can make working with
this resin easier by pouring some onto a piece of waxed paper and
putting it in the freezer. It will harden up so you can remove it
easily from the waxed paper and quickly roll it into a ball. Or you can
make it runnier and thus easier to mix with other ingredients by
warming it slightly (but remember, this stuff is flammable). Top
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Labdanum
resin
20 g vial $17.00
Uses
in Magic & Witchcraft:
Money Spells
Protection Spells
Honoring Sun-Associated Deities
Sun Incense
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