Mint – History

The story of mint, belonging to the genus Mentha, stretches back thousands of years and weaves together mythology, medicine, daily life, and global trade. So ancient is its cultivation that in the case of spearmint, many believe it may no longer exist in its truly...

Mint – Traditional Maltese uses

Wild mint is winter plant but quite rare in the Maltese islands. Traditional (Maltese) uses: As an infusion to soothe stomach ache and acts as a stimulant for digestion a glass drunk before meals helps stimulates the appetite, while a glass after meals helps with...

Herbal uses of Thyme (general)

Thyme is described as a powerful, warming, and drying herb with broad antimicrobial and stimulating actions. It works across multiple body systems: 1. Anti-infective & antimicrobial Strong antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral  Particularly...

Thyme in Popular Culture

Malta: Beekeeping and honey culture Thyme is one of the main nectar sources for Maltese bees in midsummer, producing the prized għasel tassagħtar (wild thyme honey). This light, perfumed honey has been celebrated since antiquity and is used in sweets like qagħaq...

Thyme – History

In Malta, Thyme shrubs were collected as firewood and to decorate nativity cribs during Christmas. The herb is now protected by law and together with fennel is the smell of the Maltese countryside. The earliest known references to thyme date to ancient Sumeria over...