Herbs from Cyprus

Α΄ Dimotiko Sxolio

Pera Choriou – Nisou

CYPRUS

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BASIL (VASILIKOS)

It helps to prevent:

• Fever

• Stomachache

• Insomnia

• Nervous headache

It also helps memory development.

It helps:

• the digestive system

• in nervous indigestion

• in gastric atony

• spasms in the gut

• the colds

SAVORY (THROUMPI)

FENNEL (MARATHOS) It is commonly used to treat:

• Flu

• Cough

• Asthma

• Nausea

• Abdominal pain

• Nervous headache

It also helps eye problems.

ROSEMARY (LASMARIN)

It is:

• Stimulant

• Spasmolytic

• Antibiotic

• Tranquilizer

• Cordial

• Supreme

• Antiseptic

SPEARY MINT LEVANDER(DYOSMOS) (LEVANDA)

It is used to treat:• Stomachache• Indigestion• Diarrhea• Nausea• Headache• Asthma

It is used to treat:

• Digestive problems

• Wounds

• Anxiety and depression

• Skin problems

• Insomnia

• Headaches

OREGANO(RIGANI)

It is helpful for:

• Digestive problems

• Allergies

• Infections

• Lice treatment

• Bacteria and parasite infestation

• Muscles

MARJORAM (MATZOURANA)

It relieves:

• Fever

• Asthma

• Cough

• Indigestion

• Colic

• Nausea

ALOYSIA (ALOUIZA)

It helps to prevent: • Cholesterol• Nausea• Indigestion• Swell

It is very helpful for weigh loss because it regulates the metabolism.

It is used to treat:• Rheumatism• Coughs• Swelling• Bleeding• Kidney troubles• Nervous headache• Asthma

SAGE (SPATZIA)

SAMBUCUS(ZAMPOUKOS)

It is helpful for the:• Constipation• Neuralgia• Colds• Sniffle• Bronchitis• Fevers• Asthma• Rheumatism• Toothache

MINT (MENTA)

It is helpful to assists in order to limit:

• Insomnia

• Coughing

• Cold

• Sore throat

• Nerve disorders

• Dizziness

It contains iron, which helps in:• Anemia• Lowering blood pressure• Digestion• Relieving colds

CHIVES (SHINOPRASO)

THYME (THIMARI)It helps to treat:• digestive• cough• infection• bronchitis• cold• depressionRemember that thyme cleanses the mouth and teeth better than toothpaste!

GETTING TO KNOW

THE SPEARY MINT

PREPARING A HEALTHY TEA

WITH SPEARY MINT

CHEERS…

SOURCES

• http://wikipedia.org

• http://www.mani.org.gr/hlorida/19marathos/mar.htm

• http://www.hellenicherbs.gr/default.aspx

• http://www.sa-bioplants.gr

• http://www.cumaea.gr/herbs/sambucus.html