Cistus is one of the Greek herbs that you will meet with many greek names. You will come across this herb also as ladania, cisto, labdanum, and even myrrh of the Bible. It belongs to the family of Kistides with 5 native species in Greece. You will encounter cistys in many areas, with a special variety in Crete.
Eucalyptus is grown mainly in Mediterranean countries due to the favorable climate. There are many eucalyptus species grown, with properties that differ little from each other.
Rosemary is a greek herb used widely in cooking, and has many therapeutic applications and properties. It is an aromatic herb, indigenous to the Mediterranean and Southern Europe, while it is a woody, perennial plant that decorates with its green leaves or gardens throughout the year.
The fruit of the pomegranate because of its high content of vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E as well as iron, potassium, fiber, tannins, polyphenols, folic acid and many other antioxidant substances, is classified as nutritional superfood offered by the Earth.
Linden is one of the most widely used herbs, known mainly for its soothing properties. In fact the infusion we drink is not an herb but the flower of a tree. The flowers of the linden tree are light yellow, with dark green leaves in the shape of a heart. The tree can live for centuries.
"Your food is your medicine and your medicine is your food."
