The plant Cistus Creticus spp. Creticus belongs in the family Cistaceae and is synonym:
1. Cistus Incanus.
2. Cistus Villosus.
3. Cistus Polymorphus.
Labdanum from cistus creticus is the myrrh Old Testament.
"The Adoration of the Magi" El Creco Dominikos Theotokopulos(He comes from area of labdanum).
Myrrh is mentioned in the Bible (Psalm 45:8; Song of Solomon 4:14) and is believed to have been a mixture of myrrh and the oleoresin labdanum. One of the three gifts the Magi brought to Jesus Christ (Matthew 2:11) was myrrh. Myrrh gum resin was also used as a stimulant tonic and is even used today as an antiseptic in mouthwashes as well as to treat sore gums and teeth.
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Hello Niktaris Dimitris, Thanks for writing the message on my blog, I have been slowly reading through your blog and watching your videos, I find it fascinating, I will try to visit sometime soon to experience the real labdanum!
- Matt
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