06th October 2008
Mustard, one of the oldest herbs, dating back 3000 years ago, was initially grown in China, and appeared in Europe in the 13th century. The name, ‘mustard’, derives from the Latin word ‘mustum’ which means ‘must’.
Mustard appears under 3 dif...
06th October 2008
Lavender (lavandula officinalis) is grown for its leaves which contain essential oils and is used not only in medicine, but also in the perfume industry and in the alimentary industry. Herbaceous plant, lavender is a small shrub of Mediterranean origin...
06th October 2008
Nature is an ongoing source of products used in sustaining and improving health through cosmetic treatments. Such a herb is mullein. It is a herbaceous plant, bi-annual and is harvested from June to September, early in the morning when the flowers are fre...
06th October 2008
Due to the strong pleasant smell of its leaves, laurel is one of the most loved herbs in Greece. It started to be used not only as an aromatic, but also as a treatment against intoxications. Apart from the symbols attributed to it (symbol of conqueror, of...
15th May 2008
Native to central Europe, marigold takes its name from the first day of the Roman calendar – Kalendae – because of the fact that they bloom all year round. Marigold is a herb with a high stem and the active compounds found in marigold have the quality...
15th May 2008
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) has been known from the oldest of times because of its hemostatic effect, horsetail was considered “irreplaceably priceless”, especially in cases of bleedings and bladder problems. This herb cleanses toxins from inside th...
15th May 2008
Known for its medical powers even from Antiquity, wild strawberry is a perennial herb from which only the leaves and the fruits are usable. It is pretty hard to pick but with a special taste and flavor, the herb represents an excellent remedy in the natur...
15th May 2008
A very common medicinal herb, but so little known for its therapeutic uses, shepherd’s purse is used for treating muscle afflictions as well as adjusting blood circulation.
Shepherd’s purse is a perennial herb which bears likenesses with the knapsac...
15th May 2008
Native to central Europe, marigold takes its name from the first day of the Roman calendar – Kalendae – because of the fact that they bloom all year round. Marigold is a herb with a high stem and the active compounds found in marigold have the quality...
15th May 2008
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) has been known from the oldest of times because of its hemostatic effect, horsetail was considered “irreplaceably priceless”, especially in cases of bleedings and bladder problems. This herb cleanses toxins from inside th...
07th April 2008
Wormwood is a rustic herb with light-yellow perfumed flowers. Only the leaves and the stalks are used for medicinal purposes.
The herb contains volatile oil (thujone, tanacetone, azulene and cadinene) absinthine, bitterish glucose, absinthol, tannin, c...
07th April 2008
Sea buckthorn – Hyppophae rhamnoides – has been known from Antiquity, and in China, for example, traditional medicine recommends this herb in treating digestion problems. Sea buckthorn is used in food industry, sylviculture, pharmacy, and its positive...
07th April 2008
Rattle was used from ancient times because of its therapeutic powers and its large scale utility.
Rattle is a herbaceous perennial plant with a straight woody stalk, with oval leaves and yellow flowers. The herb is used to prepare tea and the rattle o...
07th April 2008
Buckthorn (Rhamnus Frangula) is a bush that can be found in everglades and groves.
Because it contains glycosides and anthranoids with purgative effect, buckthorn has choleretic actions over the bile and relaxes the intestinal mussels. The fruits con...
07th April 2008
Wormwood is a rustic herb with light-yellow perfumed flowers. Only the leaves and the stalks are used for medicinal purposes.
The herb contains volatile oil (thujone, tanacetone, azulene and cadinene) absinthine, bitterish glucose, absinthol, tannin, c...
