Cistus Incanus (rock rose) as a medicinal plant
Medicinal plants can be used medicinally for many ailments. Find out in our encyclopedia of medicinal plants which medicinal plants help with which complaints and diseases and how to use them correctly.
General information about cistus (Cistus Incanus)
This medicinal plant is also known as “grey hairy cistus” and belongs to the group of secondary plant substances. It is a shrub up to one meter high that smells aromatic. The shrub can be recognized by its ovate-lanceolate leaves and pink flowers.
Proven at:
- local bacterial infections
- infection prophylaxis
Use of cistus tea
It has a wide variety of areas of application. The most common form of application is an aqueous extract.
Tea: To prepare a tea to strengthen the immune system, take a teaspoon of cistus in a cup of boiling water, let it steep for 5 minutes, strain the mixture and then sweeten the tea with honey. You should drink 2-3 cups of this per day. You can also use this mixture (without the honey) for body washes. You can also use a Cystus decoction against tonsillitis. To do this, you have to gargle it 4 times a day for 90 seconds and then either spit it out or swallow it.
Poultices: These are placed on open wounds to protect against infection.
Important
The use of naturopathic medication requires an exact dosage and should be discussed with your doctor.
Effect
The cistus is characterized by a very high concentration of polyphenols, the effect of which occurs in your child after just 9 to 24 hours.