Knossos Herbs and Spices for a Healthy Life.

The use of herbs in medicine is still used today in Crete, you to can try these old remedies for your ailments. See below.

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Discover the health benefits of Aromatic Greek Herbs and Spices.

Medicinal Herbs & Spices

MINT: MENTA (Diosmo) (Menta Piterita)

It is one of the most aromatic and pleasant tasting herbs with many healing properties. The flowers and fresh leaves are used. Mint is a tonic, good for the stomach, a digestive, and anti-convulsive. Strengthens the production of the gallbladder and the function of the liver. Also helps prevent flu, rheumatism and ailments of the bladder. Breastfeeding mothers should not take mint as it stops milk production. Mint leaves, as a poultice is beneficial for burns. In a hot bath it is a antiseptic, tones the face and good for the blood circulation. Mint oil is used for headaches, as a digestive and as a poultice for dermatological problems.

Ancient Greek Herb Remedies

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Appetite, Arthritis, Circulation, Colic, Cold, Constipation, Dermatitis, Diarrhoea, Ears, Gallbladder, Gastritis, Hair, Head, Heart, Intestines, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Memory, Menstrual, Nerves, Peptic, Perpiration, Rheumatism, Sexual, Stimulant, Stomach, Throat, Tonic, Toothache

Buy Online Herbs & Spices

Visit our online shop for your own taste of Greece where you can order Knossos Aromatic Dried Herbs and Spices delivered straight to your door.

Supplied by post in sealed cellophane bags ready to refill your existing spice and herb jars. We have for instance: Oregano, Marjoram, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Camomile, Basil, Mint (two types) and also Cretan specialist herbs like Oregano Dictamus which only grows on Crete..