Legend tells that tea growing where fell tears of Orpheus, when he was looking for his beloved Eurydice. So in place of tears appears one of the most healing herbs, about people say it’s magic and cure everything and everyone.
Sideritis scardica, also known as Mursalski, Mountain or Greek tea (Greece is a major exporter) has a very strong specific taste, sweet flavor and light hints of mint. That’s why even children like it. The herb is one of the few that are recommended for kids under 5 years.
Three main reasons to drink it:
• Anti aging effect
• An immunostimulant
• An aphrodisiac
It contains iron, copper, cobalt, zinc, potassium, magnesium, sodium etc. A great amount of flavonoids, which are the main active agents with antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. Tannins and essential oils. In addition to its toning effect, it has also strengthening, antianemic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. It prevents the development of cancer cells and the development of atherosclerosis. It has been proved that it is an antioxidant, i.e., it purifies the body.
“Eat and drink from the mountain, because there the ground is at least poisoned“ advises Vanga, the prophetess of the Balkans.