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20th April 2018 00:28
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Cistus Incanus - a most interesting Tea
I had heard of Cistus about a year ago and didn't at that time follow-up with obtaining some and testing..
Having come across a thread which doesn't specifically explore Cistus, I thought I would start to describe my personal observations having now used it as tea for a few days..
(ref thread: https://projectavalon.net/forum4/show...=1#post1218171)
Cistus Incanus - reference: http://labdanum-creta.blogspot.com/2...rose-menu.html
Interesting flavor and aroma when made into a TEA.
The teabags are available on the net, I found mine thru Amazon. Bulk 200 teabags.
Steep 8-10 minutes in a cup of very hot, not quite boiling water (water without impurities such as chlorine, fluoride, etc..)
It turns out a pale yellow orange.
Taking a wiff of it, it reminds me of honeysuckle, and sweet alfalfa.. A slight amount of musk-like aroma.. A nice perfumy like note comes off the vapors.
There was a slight combination of both sweetness and sourness, but very slight. By nature one would not have to sweeten or add more sour.. but each taste may be different.
The first cup I thought I would try a slight amount of sweetener based on the net recommendations of previous users..
Not bad, and the taste of a sweet alfalfa concentrate came thru pretty strongly to me.. The aroma continued to stay around as the cup slowly cooled.
I had a sip and waited.. Waiting to see if there were any adverse reactions.. What I noticed first was all the film on my teeth seemed to fade away.. I read up and found indeed Cistus Incanus tea will remove biofilms (which allow bacteria to hide from the immune system).
Would there be any sedation or excitement? No.. If anything after the cup was finished I found my memory seemed to be working better. As I could recall better breakfast or dinner from last nite quite easily, and being able to recall/re-experience video's or stills or re-play music seemed to be easier.
I was interested in addressing a cough which has been coming on and off - it usually does during when springtime hits, due to the molds, plants starting to bloom (trees/grasses)..
And I noticed the mucous layer and biofilm in the mouth and throat starting to fade away.. And a clearer breathing, swallowing, and less in general allergy swelling.
Went to bed with no issues, felt great, didn't have any need for chamomile or anything like that.
(I am still using my magnesium bicarbonate and taurine, no bloating or any uncomfortable changes with the Cistus Incanus tea).
What's the reported benefits?
Addressing inflammation - inflammation left unchecked can damage the body.
Helping the immune system - dealing with viruses, fungus, bacteria, and infections from said.
Others have reported drinking a cup of Cistus Incanus tea will help with reducing food cravings.
Helping in reducing the damage from stress - both stress hormones and muscle fatigue.
I like the taste. It is very different than what normally expects from a tea.. the perfumy experience is like what one gets when drinking a lavender/lilac/violet aroma enhanced tea. Although the Cistus Incanus aroma so much reminds me of sweet alfalfa..
More to come..
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20th April 2018 00:46
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