{"id":3228,"date":"2019-08-14T08:20:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T08:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/greek\/?p=3228"},"modified":"2019-08-04T13:58:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-04T13:58:23","slug":"herbs-used-by-the-greeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/greek\/herbs-used-by-the-greeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Herbs used by the Greeks"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you visit Greece, you should try, at least once, a herbal tea and if you can, bring some herbs (\u03b2\u03cc\u03c4\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1)<\/span> back home. Hippocrates (\u0399\u03c0\u03c0\u03bf\u03ba\u03c1\u03ac\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2)<\/span>, the father of medicine, studied the benefits of more than 250 herbs. in In this post, we will see a list of herbs, most of which are found in every Greek house.<\/p>\n

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\u03bf \u03b2\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03bb\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2:<\/span> basil
\nWe use it in sauces or to season salads. It also works as a mosquito repellent.<\/p>\n

\u03b7 \u03c1\u03af\u03b3\u03b1\u03bd\u03b7:<\/span> oregano<\/p>\n

\u03c4\u03bf \u03b8\u03c5\u03bc\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9:<\/span> thyme<\/p>\n

\u03a1\u03af\u03b3\u03b1\u03bd\u03b7 and \u03b8\u03c5\u03bc\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9 can be used interchangeably. We use them in salads and sauces. \u03a1\u03af\u03b3\u03b1\u03bd\u03b7 is always used to season a Greek salad.<\/p>\n

\u03c4\u03bf \u03b4\u03b5\u03bd\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03bb\u03af\u03b2\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf:<\/span> rosemary
\nIt is used in some sauces or on roast meat.<\/p>\n

\u03b7 \u03bb\u03b5\u03b2\u03ac\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1:<\/span> lavender
\nIt is used in homemade cosmetics and air fresheners and to protect the clothes from moth (\u03c3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2).<\/p>\n

\u03c4\u03bf \u03c7\u03b1\u03bc\u03bf\u03bc\u03ae\u03bb\u03b9:<\/span> chamomile
\nA chamomile tea with honey is the best grandmother’s remedy for a sore throat.It also helps to relax and it relieves menstrual cramps.<\/p>\n

\u03c4\u03bf \u03c4\u03c3\u03ac\u03b9 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03b2\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd\u03bf\u03cd:<\/span> iron wort (literally: mountain tea)
\nWe drink it when we have stomach problems. It also relieves cold symptoms. We drink it hot or cold and it is very tasty if we add honey and cinnamon.<\/p>\n

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\u03b7 \u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b6\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03ac\u03bd\u03b1:<\/span> marjoram
\nIt is used in cooking. Many people grow it in flowerpots because it gives off a very pleasant scent.<\/p>\n

\u03bf \u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03ba\u03bf\u03c2 \u039a\u03bf\u03b6\u03ac\u03bd\u03b7\u03c2:<\/span> saffron crocus
\nWe use it in cooking and to prepare herbal teas, along with other herbs.<\/p>\n

\u03c4\u03bf \u03c6\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b7\u03bb\u03bf:<\/span> sage
\nIt is effective against mouth infections and is very good for the skin. We also use it in cooking.<\/p>\n

\u03c4\u03bf \u03c4\u03af\u03bb\u03b9\u03bf: l<\/span>inden
\nLinden tea helps us relax.<\/p>\n

\u03bf \u03b4\u03c5\u03cc\u03c3\u03bc\u03bf\u03c2:<\/span> spearmint
\nWe use it in cooking. It is also helps in stomach and lung problems and it freshens the breath.<\/p>\n

\u03b7 \u03bb\u03bf\u03c5\u03af\u03b6\u03b1:<\/span> verbena
\nIt helps in infections, insomnia problems and\u00a0 symptoms of cold. It is also effective if we try to lose weight.<\/p>\n

\u03b7 \u03b4\u03ac\u03c6\u03bd\u03b7:<\/span> bay
\nIt is used in cooking.<\/p>\n

\u03b7 \u03c4\u03c3\u03bf\u03c5\u03ba\u03bd\u03af\u03b4\u03b1:<\/span> nettle
\nIt relieves joint pains.<\/p>\n

Remember:<\/strong> One must be very cautious when consuming herbs. Make sure that you are not allergic. When you make a herbal tea, do not let the herbs pour in boiling water for a long time. If you are on medication, ask your physician if it is safe to drink herbal teas or to use essential oils.<\/p>\n

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If you visit Greece, you should try, at least once, a herbal tea and if you can, bring some herbs (\u03b2\u03cc\u03c4\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1) back home. Hippocrates (\u0399\u03c0\u03c0\u03bf\u03ba\u03c1\u03ac\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2), the father of medicine, studied the benefits of more than 250 herbs. in In this post, we will see a list of herbs, most of which are found in every…<\/p>\n

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