Chamomile – Traditional Maltese uses

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)

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...

Calendula – History

It is interesting that the Maltese name for Calendula (Suffejra) gets its name from the colour of the skin and eyes caused by jaundice. Calendula was seen as a cure for jaundice on the Maltese islands The botanical genus name Calendula was already used for marigold in...

Calendula – Traditional Maltese uses

As an infusion To hydrate internally. You can also add cloves and cinnamon to the infusion. Three mugs of herbal tea is enough per day. Any more might tax the kidneys Gout, jaundice (Suffejra). One of the workshop participants mentioned that Joan of Arc healed a...

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...