The benefits of cistus for recovery from flu "Cistus incanus (CYSTUS052) for treating patients with infection of the upper respiratory tract"
https://pdfslide.net/documents/cist...ients-with-infection-of-the-upper.html?page=2
shows cistus significantly helped reduce flu symptoms by days 4 - 7. one theory is the polymeric type of polyphenols in cistus bind to viruses preventing them from entering cells.
total polyphenols used were 220 mg
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People often say you need to re-infuse this multiple times to extract more polyphenols but i found a study showing the standard 1 time is better - the highest polyphenol content is extracted on first brew. Best way is to boil, add tea and let it sit in there for 10-15 minutes (can cover the top if wanted, mix it around a bit) and vast majority is extracted.
^https://www.researchgate.net/public...s_markers_and_lipid_profile_in_healthy_adults
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Each 1g of cistus will get you 50mg - 100mg of polyphenols https://www.researchgate.net/figure...coated-seeds-stored-at-RTS-and_fig3_318561195 ,
so averaging 75mg you would need 3 teas with 1 gram of tea in each daily to replicate the flu recovery study dose, drank on empty stomach. - with a 1teaspoon scoop 1 gram of dry non-powdered tea comes to pretty much a flat scoop. the study used 2 lozenges ~36mg total, 6 times a day. each one dissolved in 10 minutes. so could sip the tea 1/2 cup at a time if you want to get really specific.
Only thing to note is polyphenols can chelate iron & some other metals - so maybe not good for day to day use over weeks & months if you're typically low in iron/ferritin (but maybe good this way if you're on the high end). Looks good for 1 week use acutely when coming down with a cold
https://pdfslide.net/documents/cist...ients-with-infection-of-the-upper.html?page=2
shows cistus significantly helped reduce flu symptoms by days 4 - 7. one theory is the polymeric type of polyphenols in cistus bind to viruses preventing them from entering cells.
total polyphenols used were 220 mg
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People often say you need to re-infuse this multiple times to extract more polyphenols but i found a study showing the standard 1 time is better - the highest polyphenol content is extracted on first brew. Best way is to boil, add tea and let it sit in there for 10-15 minutes (can cover the top if wanted, mix it around a bit) and vast majority is extracted.
^https://www.researchgate.net/public...s_markers_and_lipid_profile_in_healthy_adults
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Each 1g of cistus will get you 50mg - 100mg of polyphenols https://www.researchgate.net/figure...coated-seeds-stored-at-RTS-and_fig3_318561195 ,
so averaging 75mg you would need 3 teas with 1 gram of tea in each daily to replicate the flu recovery study dose, drank on empty stomach. - with a 1teaspoon scoop 1 gram of dry non-powdered tea comes to pretty much a flat scoop. the study used 2 lozenges ~36mg total, 6 times a day. each one dissolved in 10 minutes. so could sip the tea 1/2 cup at a time if you want to get really specific.
Only thing to note is polyphenols can chelate iron & some other metals - so maybe not good for day to day use over weeks & months if you're typically low in iron/ferritin (but maybe good this way if you're on the high end). Looks good for 1 week use acutely when coming down with a cold
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