Herbal uses of Maltese Savory (general)

Szerző: | aug 26, 2026

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...

Chamomile – History

Szerző: | aug 26, 2026

One of the earliest mentions of Chamomile dates back to 1550 BC in ‘Eber’s Papyrus,’ where it was used to treat dry skin conditions caused by harsh weather. The Greeks called it the ‘ground apple’ and the Spanish named it...

Chamomile – Traditional Maltese uses

Szerző: | aug 26, 2026

As an infusion Drunk three times a day, traditionally it was believed that to be effective this tea had to be drunk very hot. In fact there is a saying ‘Lill-bebuna ixrobha sħuna biex taħjik u ttik l-għajnuna (drink Chamomile hot to tire you and help you). Doctors...

Herbal uses of Calendula  (general)

Szerző: | aug 26, 2026

Marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) is today one of the most valued herbs in domestic and traditional herbal medicine, especially for its action on the skin, mucous membranes, digestive tract, lymphatic system, and female reproductive system. The part most commonly...