What is cistus used for?
Cistus incanus, a genus belonging to the family of cistaceae, provides a rich source of polyphenols and various cistus species herbal teas have been used in folk medicine for treatment of diarrhea, fever, and skin disorders. It also has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents [1]. Cistus albidus l. cistaceae) is a medicinal plant that has been used therapeutically since ancient times in the mediterranean basin for its important pharmacological properties.