Cystus - Tea Herb

Cystus, also called grey-haired cistrose, grows wild on untouched magnesium-rich soil in Southern Europe. It is found especially in the typical Macchia region on the Northern Greek peninsula of Chalkidiki. In the densely grown brushwood this shrub stands out due to its aromatic, resinous scent and the pink blossoms.

Cystus is one of the plants in Europe which has a high polyphenol content. These tannin combinations are similar in character to vitamines (vitamine P). In lower concentrations they are also found in other foodstuff, such as onion peel, red wine and several stone fruits. Polyphenols act antioxidant in the human organism which is even stronger than that of vitamine E, CC, red wine or green tea. The healthy effect of this food is also remarked by the German society for nutrition (DGE). It cares for the metabolism, prevents the cells from uncontrolled reproduction, stabilises heart and the cardiovascular system and supports the biological activity of vitamine C, accoding to the (DGE). Additionally it is known today that polyphenols prevent skin ageing.