Rockrose (Cistus incanus)
Description
Cistus incanus, also known as Rockrose, is a flowering plant in the fern family . This species was first described by L. L. in 1753. It is a wild rose, fragrant, high development of 1 meter. Tree shape is mainly shrubs, growing on land with high magnesium content. This plant contains a polyphenol content. With the different phenolic compounds concentrated in the flower it has become a valuable plant for the human body.Studies have documented some of Cistus's prominent uses: The antioxidant content of cistus tea is remarkably high in comparison with the foods we know, specifically: Antioxidant Content mmol / literBlack Tea 3.1 Vietnamese Juice 4, 8 Red Wine 5.3 Green Tea 8.5 Cistus Tea: 24. That is the antioxidant capacity of Cistus tea is superior 8 times compared to black tea, 5 times higher than Viet Quoc, 4.5 times compared to red wine, and three times as much as green tea.In addition, Cistus contains a large amount of polyphenol-phenolic compounds in the group of antioxidant active ingredients that support human immune systems. Cistus tea provides a rich source of polyphenols, proanthocyanidins , bioflavonoids, catechins, gallic acid, ruthenium, and other biologically active compounds, which on the one hand remove heavy metals in the human body, on the other hand, cell division and development of cancer cells. In addition, they also have the ability to detoxify the body, help reduce the bad smell of the body to increase resistance, especially against bacteria, viruses, fungus attacks the intestines and respiratory system, reduce the risk of gastrointestinal inflammation. In particular, Cistus has been shown to reduce the prostate gland / prostate enlargement in older men. Cistus tea helps slow down the progression and cell division of prostate cells. effective.Today Cistus is used in a wide range of cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications such as oils and cosmetics and daily beverages as a herbal tea.In Europe, Cistus tea is used as a popular daily herb of people.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malvales
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Family: Cistaceae
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Genus: Cistus
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