Cistus incanus - loose tea

Cistus (in Greek Kistos – the evergreen shrub) is a flowering plant in the rockrose family and they can be found throughout the Mediterranean region from Spain all the way down to Greece.  It has its "roots" in the bible.

Cistus Incanus specifically is traditionally used for bronchitis or other causes of coughs, flu and other respiratory tract infections, remarkable wound healing abilities, it breaks down biofilm, teeth whitening, antiaging skin, memory, it relaxes the mind, etc. According to a recent study, Cistus incanus has the remarkable potential to lower some inflammatory markers that contribute to a lot of health issues and potential cardiovascular health.

Cistus incanus contains a lot of polyphenolic compounds, bioflavonoids, gallic acid, rutin and five major catechins. Some of these compounds proved to have antiviral and antimicrobial activities and they’ve been shown to be strong antioxidants that bring a lot of potential benefits. Among the antiviral activity, there are several reports that presented the activity of these polyphenols against influenza virus.
On a 300 patients study with upper respiratory tract infections study comparing the effect of Cistus versus Green tea, Cistus proved to be superior in decreasing the symptoms.

Our products are carefully selected from areas where the soil isn’t poisoned by the use of pesticides and fertilizers and we work with harvesters that are committed to the safety and protection of the environment.

Certified Organic by European Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007
Certifié Biologique par Règlement Européen (EC) No. 834/2007

Instructions for use:

There are 15 bags that make 1.5 gallons of tea each.

Take 8-20 oz per day, can be combined with other types of tea. 

The harvesting of most Cistus is not organic due to the bugs.  They need to be sprayed.  This particular vendor is in Sicily.  He has a huge ant hill on his farm the size of a VW Bug.  He grows the Cistus crop near the ant hill and they clean the bugs naturally.