Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
The plant’s name, Melissa, derives from the Greek word melitos, meaning “honey,” reflecting its long association with bees. In ancient Greece, bees held profound symbolic importance, believed to represent the human soul. The priestesses of the Great Mother, known as...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
A summer plant Quite rare: in Malta it grows in San Martin, Wied il-Buskett, Ġnien Ingraw and vnien l-Isqof. In Gozo it grows in Lunżjata Valley and Pergla. Its leaves give off a lemon scent. Traditional Maltese uses: As an infusion To aid digestion As an expectorant...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Elderflower cordial – widely consumed in the UK and Europe; now globally popular. Elderflower champagne – a traditional fermented drink made from the blossoms. Elderberry wine – historically used both medicinally and recreationally (sold in 19th-century London...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 25, 2026
Elder, particularly elderflower (Sambucus nigra), stands among humanity’s oldest botanical companions, with archaeological evidence placing its use as far back as the Stone Age. From antiquity onward, it has been valued both for its medicinal properties and its deep...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 25, 2026
According to Greek tradition, oregano was created by the goddess Aphrodite, who planted it on Mount Olympus as a symbol of joy, happiness, and vitality. Its very name reflects this origin, derived from the Greek words oros (mountain) and ganos (joy), meaning “joy of...
