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Cistus is a small shrub that grows wild in southern Europe. We are cultivated in our gardens as an ornamental plant and as a plant used in herbal medicine. There are even legends about its pro-health effects. Is it really a herb that heals many diseases?
Cistus – properties
Cistus leaves are used in herbal medicine. They contain a lot of antioxidants (polyphenols), more than in red wine. It is they who decide about the health-promoting effect of this herb.
The purge has the following properties:
- neutralizes free radicals (and radicals cause many diseases, including cancer),
- strengthens the body, improving the functioning of the immune system,
- reduces the level of bad cholesterol,
- inhibits the development of inflammation,
- has antiallergic properties (inhibits the release of histamine),
- fights microorganisms and fungi.
Cleaning helps, among other things, in fighting free radicals. Vitamin E-400 Natural is also a dietary supplement that helps to neutralize them. It protects the body against cell damage caused by free radicals.
Cistus – application
What diseases does purges help? Due to its healing properties, it is recommended to drink the decoction and tea of this herb in the following diseases and ailments:
- colds,
- flu,
- cardiovascular disease,
- elevated cholesterol,
- skin diseases, including acne,
- allergies,
- Lyme disease.
Some feel that it is overstated to attribute such a comprehensive measure to the purge. Not all properties have been tested. It cannot be treated as a medicine. It is a dietary supplement, it certainly improves the condition of the body. It is hard to expect that the purges will defeat a dangerous cancer or pneumonia, but it does support the treatment. Therefore, if you fall ill, for example, with Lyme disease or even a common cold, you should not give up medications recommended by official medicine.
At Medonet Market you can buy ready-made Herbapol Cistus Syrup with vitamin C or Farm-Vix Cistus Ointment for dry and normal skin for use on the skin.
It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking herbal preparations, because the selection of an appropriate herbal preparation requires as much knowledge as in the case of a chemical preparation. It should be remembered that these types of preparations may interact with the medications taken, posing a threat to our health. Some herbal preparations can have a very strong effect, therefore all recommendations and restrictions provided by the manufacturer should be followed. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must exercise particular caution when using them.
The purge is not helpful in losing weight, although such properties are attributed to it. It speeds up the metabolism a bit, but to such a small extent that it does not matter in the fight against excess weight.
If you need help in losing weight, it is worth using the help of a specialist. An online consultation with a dietitian can be the first step to a healthier lifestyle. Change your eating habits today.
Cistus – contraindications
It is quite safe to take this herb in the form of infusion and tea. There are no contraindications. They can even be given to young children and pregnant women.
How to brew purges?
Cistus is available in pharmacies, herbal stores and on the Internet in the form of dried leaves and twigs. They should be brewed like any other herb. To get a glass of drink, you need to pour hot water over one teaspoon of dried fruit and keep it covered for 10 minutes.
In the case of illness, a decoction of the cleansing is more effective: 10 g of the herb should be poured with water (one glass) and boiled for five minutes. After cooling down, you need to drink, preferably three times a day. The decoction can also be used for compresses (e.g. for insect bites) and for washing the skin.
You can also use the Herbal Monasterium purge juice available at a promotional price on Medonet Market.
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