Rose of Sharon Oil
Hibiscus syriacus · Cistus ladanifer · Hypericum calycinum
A poetic biblical flower whose botanical identity is unsettled; no credible standardized oil exists on Amazon.
Also known as rose of Sharon.
Origin
Disputed; modern 'Rose of Sharon' plants (Hibiscus syriacus) are from East Asia.
'Rose of Sharon' is one of the most botanically ambiguous names in scripture. Scholars have variously identified it with a crocus, tulip, lily, narcissus, or rock-rose (Cistus): there is no settled answer.
In the modern marketplace the name attaches to Hibiscus syriacus, an ornamental shrub unrelated to most of the biblical candidates. On Amazon, 'Rose of Sharon' listings are overwhelmingly live plants and seeds, not a standardized, accurately-described oil from a credible producer.
With both the biblical identity unresolved and no trustworthy finished oil to evaluate, this entry does not clear the standard. A clearly-labeled, credibly-sourced product (e.g., a defined Cistus/rock-rose oil presented honestly) could be considered in future.
Skin & Allergen Notes
Heavily ambiguous name: marketed across Hibiscus syriacus, Cistus (rock rose / labdanum), Hypericum and others. Lock the species before approving a pick.
Traditional Uses
The 'rose of Sharon' appears in the Song of Songs as a poetic emblem of beauty. Which plant the Hebrew refers to is debated: proposed candidates include a crocus, a tulip, a lily, a narcissus, and rock-rose (Cistus).
Modern Uses
Modern products labeled 'Rose of Sharon' usually refer to Hibiscus syriacus (an ornamental shrub) and appear mostly as plants, seeds, or hibiscus-infused cosmetics rather than a defined oil.
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