Cretan Aromatic Dried Herbs and Spices

In Greece some of the most important herbs are found growing wild on the mountainsides. They are well-known for their aromatic and healing properties. For example, Camomile, Mountain Tea or Tilio (infusion of lime leaves) Sage and Basil are considered the best in the world.

Hippocrates, the Greek “father of medicine” employed them in his everyday practice. He also listed some 400 herbs in common use during the 5th century BC, and Dioscorides, during the 1st century AD, documented 600 plants which became the basis for many later works.

Herbs were used for the first time in food by the ancient Greeks. The texts and documents which have remained in history, definitely confirm the knowledge and multiple uses of numerous plants in ancient Greece.

The tablets discovered at Knossos, Mycenae, Pylos and Kos Island dating form the 13th and 14th century BC, mention among other food provisions a number of aromatic herbs, spices, and plants. By this time the use of herbs and spices in food was expanded to the rest of the known world, and very soon it became necessary in food preparation.

Most Greek food is quite healthy due to the wide range of herbs used in every dish.The secret to a long life amongst the Greeks is based on herbs and olive oil.

Within 28 days we shall deliver directly from the producers in Greece, at the best prices and of the best quality, to any place at any time!

 

Ioannis Roberdakis

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