Greek Herbs:
Our herbs come from the Mount Pelion in central Greece. The land of Pelion is blessed with rare medicinal plants and herbs and sustains a wide variety of flora and fauna. The rare plants growing on the mountain, are used extensively for therapeutic purposes. The god of medicine Asklepius, lived there. In older times, people flocked to this area seeking cures for various ailments.
According to a recent study, Mount Pelion has listed a total of 225 species, representing 77 families. The most known plant that grows in Pelion is the Greek mountain tea, which is reputed to be good for skin, teeth, metabolism and digestion. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory drug for maintaining respiratory health and it is believed to help the immune system.
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| Medicinal Wild Herbs |
Plants like the Greek Sage, Thyme, St John's Wort, Oregano and Mint are found in abundance in this region. A variety of wild medicinal plants and herbs are seen growing among the wildflowers that embellish the slopes of Pelion. Hundreds of studies are still made for the attributes of Pelion herbs and plants.
In addition to their medicinal properties, wild herbs have a distinctive aroma and taste! They are used extensively in the greek cuisine. You can’t go very far in Greece without bumping into the smell of someone's cooking. Greek food is simple and artfully perfumed with herbs and spices that are combined in unexpected ways...
Purchase your Organic Greek Herbs in our shop:
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