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Rock Rose 
Cistus incanus

 

The scientific name is Cistus incanus, it belongs to the rockrose family (Cistaceae) and includes 7 genera and about 160 species, native
in the Mediterranean countries and Black Sea areas. 
In Greece, the genus Cistus is represented by five native species

These are Cistus creticus (or incanus), Cistus parviflorus, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus salviifolius  and the rare Cistus laurifolius.

 

The offered Herb comes from organically controlled cultivation.

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Cistus creticus

Crete, Lasithi, Siteia

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Cistus creticus

Cyprus, Troodos Mountains

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ingredients

Polyphenols
Tannins (epicatechins)
Flavonoids
essential oils
Resins (labdanum)
Glycosides

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