Herbs

Lemon balm is a perennial herb, native to Greece and throughout Southern Europe, mainly the Mediterranean, with a preference for mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, but it is not difficult to grow it in any soil.

Spearmint is considered another type of mint, which is native to Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean countries. It is a perennial herb that grows and spreads very easily and quickly, has leaves with a bright green color and a lanceolate shape. It has white to lilac flowers that are very small and dense.

Wall germander is an herb that has many therapeutic applications, either internally or externally. It is scientifically proven that wall germander has a variety of properties such as stimulants, tonics, antioxidants, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, hypolipidemic and astringent.

The well-known thyme is a small perennial herb, up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are small, slender, dark gray-green in color, while the stem is woody. The flowers are white to pink in color and are tiny. It is a herb native to the Greek flora and prefers barren and dry soils.

Fireweed, as mentioned in the collection method, did not belong to the widespread herbs until its beneficial action for the treatment of prostate problems was recognized. It was consumed by many as an addition to salads, while it is an herb extremely widespread in the Greek countryside.