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...

Herbal uses of Sage (general)

Sage is traditionally used to support the body during colds and feverish illnesses, particularly when symptoms include alternating chills and fever, hoarseness, or excessive sweating at night. When prepared as a cooled infusion, it is often recommended for night...

Sage – History

Sage is an aromatic Mediterranean herb with a long history as both a medicine and a culinary plant. Revered as an erba santa (the holy or miraculous plant -ħaxixa qaddisa/ pjanta mirakuluza- in Maltese) for centuries, it received its Latin name by the Ancient...

Sage – Traditional Maltese uses

As an infusion To reduce excessive sweat; debilitating sweat produced by those sick in their chests or recovering from an illness. It is important to note that a weak decoction of tea increases perspiration, but a strong decoction arrests it. To soothe catarrh of the...