Legend says that it was born from the tears of the goddess Aphrodite. When handsome Adonis went for a hunt deep in the forest, the god Ares that was envious of him, transformed into a wild boar and killed him. Aphrodite’s tears mixed with his blood and from that the anemone sprouted. Today the herb is used in medicine that targets cardiac arrhythmia, cough, stomach infections and respiratory diseases.
αnεmόnα
Βάlsαmο
In ancient times it was the medicine of the soldiers. A fine remedy, that was used to heal wounds after battles. Today is also used by healers as a cure to stomach ulcer.
Cαlένdυlα
From ancient times Calendula was considered a herb with magical powers. It made possible for men to spot fairies and women to spot the perfect partner. Calendula is known as ‘Summer Bride’ because it’s bud is always turned to the sun, following his course. Today calendula is used for skin burns and rashes
Dίktαmο
The name ‘Dictamnos’ as was known from ancient times, hails from the Dicti Mountain in Crete and the word ‘thamnos’ meaning hedge. Hens the name Diktamnos, meaning the Hedge of Dikti. Its second name ‘Erondas’ (love), comes from the use of the herb as an aphrodisiac. Today,as a local herb of Crete, is an ideal medicinal tea for the common cold, headache, light injuries and many other uses.
Ίrιdα
Took its name from the Goddess of the Rainbow who was the messenger of the. From ancient times people used it to flavor wines and for yellow hair dye. Today it’s used as pain relief medicine.
Jαforά
Local herb of Crete. Minoan murals depict the use of Jafora as perfume. Other uses include dying the wools of the weaving frame, the color yellow. Today its still used in the dying of fabrics and in toiletries.
Κρiνο
First time appeared on Minoan murals. The white lily had a prominent position in ancient lore, symbolizing purity. Today it’s used as revitalizing antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory. It is known as the Madonna Lily because it blooms near The Dormition of the Holy Virgin, in August.
Lάvdαnο
From ancient Minoan times lavdanon was the most important herb produced in Crete, and was widely used in the production of incense and various medicinal oils. Later it became famous from the Holy Testament as one of the gifts from the Three Mages, the Chrism. Lavdanon is twenty times more potent antioxidant from lemon juice.