The New Miracle Tea: Cistus Incanus Even More Benefits Than Green Tea

While in Europe this year I came across Cistus Incanus and what I will tell you about this amazing healing tea will blow you away!

I was sitting in a cafe with my relative who had been struggling with Lyme disease for over a year now.  I was hoping to hear some good news,  that’s when I heard Cistus Incanus flow off her tongue like some magical spell.

 “Cistus Incanus?  I have never heard of such a thing.”  She has been drinking Cistus tea for a few months now and told me she has finally been feeling good. For the first time she had been free of Lyme disease symptoms which were ruining her life.

I was very intrigued by this Cistus Incanus.  Being free of Lyme disease symptoms was quite a statement for her to make. During the rest of my trip Cistus incanus was showing up all over the place, I even noticed Cistus incanus tea at the local grocery store.  This is when I realized this is quite a popular tea in Europe and I’m craving to know more!

The Cistus Incanus Flower is beautiful magenta.

What is Cistus Incanus?

Cistus incanus is an evergreen shrub with grey-green leaves and beautiful pink-purple flowers that can be found growing mostly in the dry arid Mediterranean region.  Cistus incanus is a hybrid between Cistus albidus and Cistus crispus^[1].  Cistus is also a genus of flowering plants in the rockrose family.

Plants growing in the Mediterranean-type ecosystems endure multiple stressors and harsh conditions– such as water deficiency, high solar irradiance, and high temperatures^[2][3]. These Mediterranean plants have high levels of polyphenols to protect them against these stressors^[4].  In return, it’s the  polyphenols in these resilient plants that contain the antioxidants that ultimately improve our health.         

It Has Been Used In Ancient Times For Medicinal Purposes

Cistus is not a new discovery, it is a plant which has a long tradition in the history of folk remedies and been used in ancient times for various medicinal and therapeutic purposes.  Some of the documented uses included – boosting the immune system, wound healing, mouthwash, and even as beautifying facial toner.

Cistus Incanus Has More Benefits Than Green Tea

Cistus incanus is known for it’s ridiculously high levels of antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds. Plant-derived polyphenols have been shown to be strong antioxidants with potential health benefits who have antiviral and antibacterial potential.  Through studies it has shown promising evidence against the influenza virus without exhibiting toxic effects.^[5]

Significant results supporting the use of this plant were found in a clinical study consisting of 300 patients with upper respiratory infections. Part of the group was treated with Cistus incanus  and another group with green tea over a period of time. It was found that those patients treated with Cistus Incanus had significantly less respiratory infection symptoms than those patients treated with green tea.^[6]

Another study which included 160 patients with the common cold found that symptoms also decreased significantly over the course of treatment with Cistus incanus, whereas treatment with placebo resulted in a less distinct decrease of symptoms.^[7]

 

 

Benefits of Cistus Incanus

• May help with symptoms of Lyme disease
• Slows the aging process due to antioxidant activity
• Helps with urinary tract infections
• Antiviral activity against viruses that cause life-threatening diseases^[8]
• Inhibits HIV infections,  Ebola, and Marburg virus 8
• Protects DNA^[9]
• Has antibacterial properties, prevents Streptococcus mutans^[10]
• Promotes dental health 10
• Has antioxidant properties and eliminates free radicals^[11]
• Reduces the symptoms of the common cold and upper respiratory infections 7
• Anti influenza virus activity 5
• Antifungal properties^[12]
• Demonstrates potent anti-inflammatory activity^[13]

 

What is the best Brand of Cistus Incanus to Buy?

I have had best results with the BioPure brand.  In a recent 2020 study published in the Journal of Frontiers in Medicine. The researchers used the BioPure brand of Cistus incanus and found it to be be highly active against Borrelia (14).

I like that the BioPure brand is organic and it is very potent so I know I am getting the real leaves.   This brand also has no additives of any kind, no animal products, no heavy metals, no pesticides, and no chemical preservatives.  Click on the link below to order this tea directly from Amazon.

Because the BioPure tincture is pricey since it is clinical study grade, here is another suggestion.

 

Is Rock Rose the Same as Cistus Incanus?

The name Cistus incanus and rock rose has been used interchangeably by other authors in a different sense, and there is still some confusion between them because there are so many similar species. Rock rose has also been used as a catch all phrase for the genus Cistus, but it doesn’t mean it’s the same species as Cistus incanus.

If you are purchasing this plant and you want to make sure you are getting this exact plant in order to get the true benefits. Look for Cistus incanus in the ingredients not just Cistus.  The Cistus incanus plant is also know as CYSTUS052.   If you are not sure, I provided a link below the my favorite cystus tea that has been giving me the best health results. If the one below is sold out, I am providing great Cistus brand.

Also check out the & Surprising Benefits of Ginger tea!  https://mindbodyyes.com/7-surprising-benefits-of-ginger-tea

One Last Note

Although Cistus Incanus has been proven for it’s  health benefits, it is a powerful medicinal  herb!  I don’t recommend using any herb, spice, or supplement for long term use or in large quantities.  I drink Cistus Incanus tea for short periods of time and occasionally only.  Most importantly, before using any new herb you should always check with your primary care provider, pharmacist, and herbalist if it’s safe for you.

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References

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14. Feng, J., Leone, J., Schweig, S., & Zhang, Y. (2020). Evaluation of Natural and Botanical Medicines for Activity Against Growing and Non-growing Forms of B. burgdorferi. Frontiers in medicine, 7, 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2020.00006