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Tofillo dittany "diktamos" herbal tea organic

€2,00
by tofillo
Size: 6g

One of the best-known medicinal aromatic herbs that grows on the mountains of Crete.

In our collection of aromatic plants offered, the plant dictamos stands alone as one of the most significant aromatic – medicinal plants of Crete; the relevant references date back to Antiquity, made by some of the experts of the time, such as Hippocrates, Theofrastos, and Dioscorides. All of them praise the medicinal properties of the plant.

Dittany is an endemic phrygana of Crete and its name comes from the words Dikti (mountain of Crete) and shrub.

It grows in mountainous and steep limestone areas, on gorge slopes and ravines. It is a small plant with a length of 30 to 40 cm, with a very strong smell and taste, its leaves are relatively small but thick, with a fluffy coating and its flowers are violet.

It is known by many popular names. Thus, it is called Erontas or Eros (love), Stamatochorto, Diktamnos, Adiktamnos, Stomatochorto, Stomachohorto.

According to a theory, it has been named love because when used it causes erotic arousal, while the spots where it self-seeds are so steep and difficult to approach that only someone in love would risk approaching it and cutting it off, to offer it to his loved one as a sign of faith and love.

If you would like to know more about the beneficial properties of our herbs, please visit our dedicated section called Nutripedia.

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  • Product description

    Discover the therapeutic delight of Dittany tea from Crete, a herb used since ancient times. This remarkable plant, cherished for both its medicinal properties and aromatic qualities, grows up to 40 cm in height and boasts violet flowers and fluffy-coated leaves. Packaged in 20g and 5g options, the tea is caffeine-free and sealed in certified bags for maximum freshness. Cultivated on the White Mountains in western Crete, the herb is sourced sustainably. Experience the lineage of those who've valued its healing attributes, dating back to the Minoan civilization, Hippocrates, and Theofrastos. Enjoy the historic essence of Crete's Dittany tea, a family tradition now available for all to relish.

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