Health benefits of Cistus tea

Cistus incanus (Rock-rose) is a valuable source of many substances, including flavonoids, fatty acids, tannins, vitamins and polyphenols. Thanks to them, drinking cistus tea regularly supports the body in various ways.

 

Antiviral effect

Cistus has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal effects. It supports the body in the fight against pathogens and improves overall immunity. It can be used as an aid in upper respiratory tract infections. It has also been shown that cistus has anti-inflammatory effects, which is why it supports the treatment of chronic diseases.

 

Antioxidant effect

The substances present in cistus have antioxidant effects, which means they effectively eliminate free oxygen radicals responsible for cell damage and accelerated aging processes.

 

Protective effect on the gastric mucosa

It has been observed that drinking cistus tea helps with digestive system diseases. It can be used for stomach ulcers and diarrhea. Cistus infusion can reduce inflammation and protect the gastric mucosa from microorganisms.

 

Improving the condition and health of the skin

Thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, cistus can improve the condition of the skin and support the treatment of dermatological diseases. It is also known that after drinking cistus tea, the body odor changes. This property can be used by people who have a problem with unpleasant sweat odor.

 

Weight loss support

Many people claim that rockrose causes the loss of unnecessary kilograms. There is no scientific evidence for such an effect of this plant. However, it is known that regular drinking of cistus tea significantly supports this process. How? Cistus speeds up the metabolism. Thanks to its detoxifying effect, it supports the removal of toxins from the body, and thus reduces swelling. Therefore, it is worth combining diet and exercise with drinking cistus tea.

 

Lyme Disease

Cistus was traditionally used to treat Lyme disease. It was believed that it prevents and treats disease. Today many believe that it can protect people and pets from ticks, which are the main cause of the disease. Cistus incanus makes a great mosquito and tick repellant. Studies on cistus extract used in Lyme disease therapy have shown that it contains a compound called manoyloxides, which makes it very effective in treatment.

 

Cistus tea drunk regularly can do a lot of good for the body. This plant has a strong antioxidant effect, inhibits the development of inflammation, improves the condition of the skin, and supports the functioning of the digestive system and metabolism.