Rosemary – Traditional Maltese uses

As an infusion To assist with digestion and remove catarrh (drunk before breakfast and dinner) To help with poor circulation (Rosemary gives a lot of oxygen to the blood) Used as a nerve tonic To strengthen the hair and make it shine Used to scent baths for babies...

Herbal uses of Maltese Savory (general)

Summer Savory Summer savory has long been valued as both a culinary herb and a traditional remedy. Known for its warm, peppery flavour, it was widely used in cooking and was also prepared medicinally, most often as a herbal tea. In folk medicine, summer savory was...

Maltese Savory – History

Savory’s Latin name, Satureja comes from the Roman word for “satyr,” which was a half-man, half-goat in ancient Roman mythology. In ancient Rome, savory was believed to have aphrodisiac qualities and was even used in love potions and culinary preparations often much...

Maltese Savory – Traditional Maltese uses

As an infusion or decoction Boiled and used as a diuretic to help pass kidney and gall bladder stones. Helps with renal colic. In the past it was believed that this herb actually broke down the stones into fragments which were able to pass through the urethra For...

Herbal uses of Chamomile (general)

In Aromatherapy German chamomile may be combined with lavender and geranium oils in the healing of dermatitis, eczema and pruritus (itching). Alleviates gastritis, neuritis, cystitis, rheumatoid arthritis and earache (clears heat and inflammation) Chamomile oil...