Lavender has been used by Mediterranean peoples for more than 2,500 years. Its healing properties rank it among the 20 most important herbs and have rightly given it the title "Blue Gold".
The lemon thyme is considered one of the hardiest varieties with the most intense aroma. It is an evergreen small shrub that reaches a height of 20-30 cm.
Its leaves are small and fuzzy, while in summer it forms spikes of yellow flowers. It is used not only as an excellent decoction in aroma and taste, but also for the treatment or prevention of many diseases
The Venetians seem to have taught its use to the Cretans against colds, stomach and respiratory ailments. According to one version, the name of maletira is derived from the Italian words male (disease) and tirare (drag, drive away), expressing its healing properties.
Apart from the characteristic aroma and taste that oregano leaves in food, it has many medicinal properties. It is tonic, appetizing, stimulant, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal. In the form of decoctions it is used for atony of the intestines, expectorant for coughs, helps with hypertension and arteriosclerosis.
Sage is the predominantly Greek sage, with widespread uses as a medicinal plant in botany and folk medicine. The leaves and flowers of the plant are used for therapeutic purposes. Its wide range of applications includes conditions such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis (emollient, expectorant and antimicrobial action), diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, dysentery (astringent and antiseptic action), dysmenorrhoea, leukorrhoea, hypotension, diabetes, arthritis.