Thymbra capitata or Thymus capitatum is widespread in the mediterranan basin and is readily found on Lesvos. It is very aromatic can be used as an alternative to common thyme in cooking. It has been used to treat cough, throat and lung infections, indigestion, gastritis, diarrhoea, gum disease and wounds and fungal infections. The flowers…
The olive tree (olea europea) is one of the most characteristic plants of the Mediterranean region and, historically, has played a major role in the culture and prosperity of the region. There are many references to olive trees and their products in ancient texts. The Mediterranean basin accounts for the vast majority of all the…
The essential oils contain a large number of substances, mainly terpenes and related compounds with antimicrobial and antifungal properties.