The aromatic plants of Crete are cultivated, collected, processed and packaged in a unique way by the Cretan life in order to keep well kept all the tradition and the aromatic variety of the Cretan land. Thus, the Greek gastronomy maintaining the traditional character and the quality of, can travel to all lengths and breadths of the world carrying all the taste of Crete!
Thyme of Crete is famous for its quality, its aroma and the exceptional characteristics that benefit the human body.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF THYME FOR THE BODY
Aromatic thyme is an incredible combination of vitamins and minerals for the body. It works anti-cancer and anticonvulsant while it is very rich in B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C and folic acid. Thus, it fights stomach aches and its drink relieves cough. It also contributes to the proper functioning of the brain, gives mental clarity and stimulates the nervous system in general.
It is used both as a spice in meat and as a decoction, in combination with other herbs of Greek nature.
HISTORY FROM "GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
The word thyme comes etymologically from the verb θύω which means sacrifice. It turns out that thyme was the protagonist in the sacrifices and in fact in the burning of incense on the altars.
The ancient Greeks used to make compresses with honey and vinegar to treat headaches. They even made drinks from the same ingredients, to stimulate their brain function.
Characteristic is the advice of Pliny, the Roman aristocrat and historian who advised his fellow citizens a little later, in 77 AD: "If a snake bites you, a compress with thyme will save you"! The Romans, however, seem to have insisted more on the ornamental use of thyme. The soldiers perfumed their bath with thyme to stimulate their energy!
In the Trojan War, the gods, according to legend, transformed the tears of the Beautiful Helen into thyme. In another battlefield, in the campaigns of Alexander the Great, thyme was the natural remedy for lice.
A little later, in the 16th century, the women of the time discovered the aphrodisiac properties and offered their loved ones soup with grated thyme and beer! At the same time, crushed thyme was used to fill the pillows of anyone suffering from melancholy.