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!
The king of Crete is famous for its quality, its aroma and the exceptional characteristics that benefit the human body.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF VASILIKOS FOR THE BODY
The favorite basil of the Italians protects cells from radiation. In addition, it is antibacterial and relieves nausea, insomnia and anxiety. Finally, it is of great help in cases of anxiety, dizziness and melancholy.
HISTORY FROM "GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
The origin of the basil is from India and in fact it was dedicated to the worship of the gods Krishna and Vishnu. He came to Greece from Alexander the Great and took the name of the king of Macedonia.
It was this move of Alexander the Great that changed the position of the plant in the tradition of the Ancient Greeks. Until then, the plant was considered a curse because scorpions chose it as their nest. It took the intervention of Alexander the Great to have the opportunity today for us to enjoy its smell and its healing powers.
The Romans, on the other hand, used basil to make their magic "filters" that attracted their lovers! Finally, the Egyptians used it in their embalming and the Gauls for their purification!
The story of Agia Eleni is also of great interest. We read in sources of the time that when he was looking for the cross of Jesus, he arrived in Palestine. At one point, he smelled a strong odor coming from a bush. Reading the symbol, he began to dig until he discovered the sacred wood he was looking for so long…