Properties & Usefullness Chios mastiha has been known, as an effective ingredient in the treatment of stomach pains, gastric disorders, digestive problems, gastralgia and stomach ulcers since ancient times. Μedical recipes from antiquity and the middle ages, written by medical practitioners, physicians and botanists, recommend Chios mastiha as a beneficial aid in treating conditions and […]
The word chamomile actually refers to a range of different daisy-like plants, which are a member of the Asteraceae family. There are many different species of chamomile, the two most commonly being German chamomile (Marticaria recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). They have been used since Ancient times for their calming and anti-inflammatory properties, and […]
Discover the health benefits of one of the oldest sweeteners on earth, plus some interesting trivia, some great recipes and a few cautions. Bees swallow, digest and regurgitate nectar to make honey; this nectar contains almost 600 compounds. We need our bees, so let’s do everything we can to save them and keep them here […]
The Greek super foods are all around us in the Greek nature, enhance our health, prevent disease mainly cancer, energize and enrich our diet. The Greek Superfood, ιs all around us in Aegina, Chios, Naxos, in Kozani, Hermione, at Missolonghi, Crete and many more areas know well to local populations. They are called antioxidants, or […]
Organic products are extremely safe, and controlled at all stages of the agri-food chain (from the farm to the store shelf) before they reach the consumer. They do not contain harmful chemicalsto health and the environment, such as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides or chemical fertilizers, and the use of ionizing radiation in the processing of products […]
The relationship between vinegar and health can be dated back to millennia. Vinegar has natural antibacterial qualities. The Ancient Egyptians used it as a therapy for otitis (ear infections), to disinfect wounds, against gangrene, and as an antidote to poisoning from mushrooms as described by Dioscorides.. The Jews (Ancient Hebrews) used it as an agent […]
Corinthian Currants Coopative ASE, since 2009 is deducting research project and clinical studies to illustrate the components of currants and their beneficial properties on human health. The project is co-financed by national and EU funds. In particular, the GSRT (Management and Implementation Agency for RTD and Innovation Activities) and the European Regional Development Fund, finance […]
What is Mastiha? Mastiha is the natural and rare tree resin of the pistacia lentiscus var Chia tree. Scientific research has shown that this resin has anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory qualities. It has been documented from antiquity for its health benefits, its use as the first natural chewing gum and as a cooking spice. Today, it is still […]
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