Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Wild Thyme is protected by law in Malta. This woody shrub, which grows in the rocky parts of the countryside, known as garigue, is the most aromatic of Malta’s wild plants. Violet flowers. It is a low perennial shrublet and flowers from May to June. Traditional...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Melissa officinalis is traditionally regarded as a gentle yet effective tonic herb with a wide range of therapeutic applications, particularly in relation to the nervous, digestive, and cardiovascular systems. Its primary action is as a calming and restorative agent,...
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
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has long been valued as a versatile medicinal herb with a wide range of therapeutic actions affecting both the body and mind. Traditionally and in modern herbal practice, it is best known for its role as an antidepressant,...
