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