OREGANO

Greek oregano is the tastiest and undoubtedly one of the best herbs in the world.

It grows almost everywhere in Greece and whether fresh or dry, it lends itself beneficial properties along with its characteristic aroma and taste in many dishes. The name of oregano comes from the words “oros” meaning mountain and “ganos” which means brightness, as oregano prefers big and bright altitudes of the Mediterranean climate.

Greek oregano essential oil is considered the best in the world, as well recent studies have shown that it contains the highest percentage of carvacrol and thymol, substances with strong antioxidant and anticancer properties.

SAGE

Sage is a perennial herb that grows in areas around the world and is used for its culinary and medicinal properties.

The scientific name of Salvia is derived from the Latin “salvare” (=to you feel well and healthy). In ancient Greece sage was a sacred herb dedicated to Zeus, the King of the Gods.

A look at the health benefits of sage proves that the herb lives up to its name as it seems to be able to prevent and treat diseases such as obesity, diabetes, depression, dementia, etc.

Sage can also be used as a seasoning as it suits recipes with beef, pork, and chicken.

THYME

Thyme is a native herb of southern Europe and its regions Mediterranean. The word comes from the Greek verb “thyo” which means to sacrifice or offer incense.

In ancient Greece, thyme was a symbol of joy and elegance. Thyme is used in Greece both in cooking and medicine since ancient times.

Contains 1-2% essential oil. While the main component of ether of thyme oil by 20-54% is thymol. Thyme is especially loved by bees and thyme honey is excellent quality.

THROMPUS

Thrompus (Satureja thymbra) is a native plant that is found all over Greece. Its name comes from the ancient Greek city of Thymbra which was near Troy.

The plant is mentioned by Theophrastus and by Dioscorides, and it was very useful in Ancient Greece since it was used as medicine. Useful are mainly its flowers, the essential oil but in some cases, the whole plant. The essential oil of the plant contains active ingredients such as terpene, carvacrol, cineole, and thymol.

Thrompus is also used in cooking and has a strong flavor reminiscent of thyme and oregano.