Why is vitamin C so important during winter?
Vitamin C is often associated with preventing colds and flu because of its role in supporting the immune system. Here’s why vitamin C is considered important for immune health:
The saffron, also known in Greece as crocus of Kozani, is one of the native herbs of southern and eastern Europe and western Asia. As you already know, there are many native species of saffron in Greece, while it prefers the semi-mountainous areas. As it is a bulbous plant, it is a perennial and can reach a height of up to 25 cm.
Sweet scented geranium is one of the favorite herbs found in many gardens and has many uses in cooking, aesthetics and of course for therapeutic applications.
One of the most famous herbs in Greece, flax, belongs to the family Linaceae and is native to warm European countries. We now find it all over the world and it is cultivated successfully all over Europe.
Turmeric is a root that is considered both a spice and an herb due to its high nutritional value and its healing properties. You will find turmeric with the scientific name curmuma longa.
"Your food is your medicine and your medicine is your food."
