{"product_id":"cistus-tea","title":"01-057 Cistus incanus - loose tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCistus (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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCistus 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCistus 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified Organic by European Regulation (EC) No. 834\/2007 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertifié Biologique par Règlement Européen (EC) No. 834\/2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions for use:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are 15 bags that make 1.5 gallons of tea each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake 8-20 oz per day, can be combined with other types of tea.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healthy Energetics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19152017653814,"sku":"01-057 Cistus Tea","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2346\/1487\/products\/800px-Cistus_albidus__flower__1.jpg?v=1571439465","url":"https:\/\/healthyenergetics.com\/products\/cistus-tea","provider":"Healthy Energetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}