The main aromatic and medicinal plants of Cyprus

(Taken from an information leaflet published by the Ministry of Agriculture)

Oregano Origanum dubium Origanum heraclodicum	Tonic, appetizing, stimulant, cough-soothing, expectorant
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)	Digestive, diuretic, relieves muscle tension, expectorant, anti-emetic, anti-diabetic, prevents low blood pressure
Melissochordo (Melissa) (Melissa officinalis)	Body and mental stimulant, tonic for the heart, brain and the peptic system, digestive, sedative, spasmoletic
Thyme (Thymus vulgare) (Thymus capitatus)	Digestive, relieves stomach wind, tonic, clarity of the mind, relieves nerve tension, spasmoletic
Mint (Mentha piperita) (Mentha viritis)	The most natural aphrodisiac, tonic, spasmoletic, gall-bladder stimulant, stimulant
Basil (Ocinum basillicum)	Stomach tonic, wind relief, helps poor memory, appetizing, relieves nerves and headache, helps milk production
Dittany (Origanum dictamus)	Antiseptic, wound healing, tonic, sedative to the upsets of the peptic system
Lavender (Lavandulla officinalis)	Tonic, diuretic, sedative
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)	Toni, digestive, wind relief
Sideritis (Sideritis scardica)	Tonic, diaphoretic, anti anaemic, helps perspiration
Fennel (Foenicoulum vulgare)	Diuretic, expectorant, appetizing, cough-soothing, clears bronchitis, laxative, helps milk production
Salvia (Salvia officinalis)	Diuretic, antispasmodic, sedative, reduces high blood pressure, cough soothing, reduces high temperature, expectorant, diaphoretic