Cistus incanus tauricus - Plant of the Year 1999. Cistus, also known as rockrose, grows wild on the magnesium-rich soils of the Greek peninsula of Chalkidiki. Cistus is used as a tea simply for enjoyment, as a cosmetic, and as a medicinal remedy. The healing power of rockrose is particularly effective for various forms of inflammatory skin and mucous membrane diseases, ranging from acne and atopic dermatitis to purulent tonsillitis, bacterial gastrointestinal diseases, and fungal infections from Candida albicans to skin, nail, or genital fungal diseases. Cistus detoxifies the entire organism, protects the heart against infarcts, and effectively shields the skin from aging processes. Washes and wound dressings with Cistus extract serve as a preventive measure against bacterial infections. Dr. Günter Harnisch provides valuable background knowledge and practical applications in his book.