Bότανα | Herbs

Τα βότανα που χρησιμοποιούμε στα προϊόντα μας είναι από το αγρόκτημά μας, καλλιεργούνται βιολογικά και προέρχονται από μοσχεύματα των άγριων αυτοφυών βοτάνων. Δείτε παρακάτω κάποια από τα βότανα που καλλιεργούμε, με μερικές από τις θεραπευτικές τους ιδιότητες.

The herbs we use in our products are straight from our farm, grown organically from stems of the wild herbs. See below some of the herbs we cultivate with a few of their healing properties.

Δικταμο | Dittany of Crete

Origanum dictamnus 
Note: Endemic & Endangered Species

Healing Properties 
• Cold & flu symptoms
• Sedative, tonic & detoxifying
• Stomach pains
• Antiseptic & warming
• Osteoporosis & Anaemia 
• Beneficial for blood vessels of heart
• Heals, tones & nourishes 
• Hydrates the skin
• Anti - ageing properties  
• Reduces cellulite
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Φασκομηλο | Sage of Crete

Salvia triloba (fruticosa)

Healing Properties 
• Nervous exhaustion
• Symptoms of cold  & flu
• Asthma & Cough
• Diabetes
• Excessive sweat
• Diuretic
• Natural tonic for healthy hair, face & skin 
• Reduces cellulite  
• Increases blood circulation  
• Minimises & delays wrinkles as it stimulates cell renewal
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Ριγανη | Oregano of Crete 

Origanum onites

Healing Properties 
• Tooth ache
• Asthma & Cough
• Diarrhoea
• Rheumatism 
• Aids digestion
• Wound healing
• Tonic for people with anaemia 
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Θυμαρι | Thyme of Crete

Thymus vulgaris L.

Healing Properties 
• Cough and respiratory problems 
• Diarrhoea, indigestion, stomach aches
• Arthritis & muscle pain
• Insomnia
• Strengthens  skin 
• Tones & gives shine  to hair 
• Effective against acne 
• Acts against oily skin 
• Combats cellulite
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Μελισσοχορτο | Lemon balm of Crete

Melissa officinalis 

Healing Properties 
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Digestion & Stomach cramps
• Fever
• Menstruation regulator
• Calms the body
• Cleanses & tones
• Rejuvenates skin.
• Helps combat acne
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Καλοκοιμηθια Λασιθίου | Kalokimithia of Lasithi, Crete

Origanum Microphyllum
Note: Endemic Species

Healing Properties 
• Arthritis  & muscle pain
• Headaches
• Vertigo
• Epilepsy
• Insomnia
• Cough and respiratory problems 
• Diarrhoea, indigestion, stomach aches
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Δεντρολιβανο | Rosemary

Rosmarinus οfficinalis 

Healing Properties 
• Blood circulation
• Wounds
• Hair strengthener
• Muscle pains
• Colds & Flu
• Rheumatism 
• Hemorrhoids 
• Improves digestion
• Improves concentration
• Strengthens the immune system

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Λεβαντα | Lavender


Lavandula angustifolia

Healing Properties 
• Anxiety
• Sedative and hypnotic
• Neurological discomforts 
• Migraines, cramps & rheumatisms
• Muscle relaxant
• Eases tension 
• Energises & cleanses skin 
• Acts against insomnia
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Σπαθοχορτο | St John's Wort 


Hypericum empetrifolium
Note: Endemic Species 

Healing Properties 
• Natural antidepressant 
• Fever
• Dysentery
• Liver problems
• Wounds
• Muscle pains 

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Καυτερες Πιπεριες | Red Hot Chili Peppers


Capsicum annum

Healing Properties 
• Regulates high blood pressure 
• Aids digestion
• Anti-bacterial 
• Regulates blood pressure
• Regulates heart rate
• Muscle pains 

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Καλεντουλα | Calendula


Hypericum empetrifolium

Healing Properties 
• Antiseptic
• Acne 
• Warts
• Cuts & Wounds
• Period regulation
• Mosquito bites
• Anti inflammatory