#sideritis

[mike13mt]

Green herbal Greek mountain tea by romalarys

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 5 July 2017

 A constant humming of bees was coming from a Sideritis species (possibly Sideritis scorpioides) which I found growing on the summit of the dramatic Copenhagen Botanic Garden, Denmark. 

Jill Raggett

[pirineodiversityproject]

Hyssop-leaved mountain ironwort (Sideritis hyssopifolia)

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Tuesday 4 July 2017

The bees could not resist Sideritis scardica (ironwort, mountain tea, shepherd's tea) which I found growing on the rock garden of Copenhagen Botanic Garden, Denmark, fortunately the garden has its own community hives and the honey was delicious! This short-lived herbaceous perennial was seeding into the porous rocks. It is an endemic to the Balkan Peninsula, where it is found at high altitudes in open, dry, grassy and stony meadows and rocky places. It is endangered in the wild due to collecting to meet demand for its medicinal value. 

Jill Raggett

[apollonouta]

Got we will erase all life on earth but us stuck in my head

Mystery rash and no job

Absent muse, oh how I hate her…..

[maclaminerais]

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[elefteriamantzorou]

Wild Sideritis, known as "tsai vounou" in Greek, growing wild on Mount Parnassus. I took the photo during my recent hike there. Ironwort, as it is known in English, has been traditionally used to aid digestion, strengthen the immune system and suppress common cold, the flu and other viruses, allergies and shortness of breath, sinus congestion, even pain and mild anxiety. Scientists have suggested that the popular pronouncement of ironwort as panacea may have some basis in fact. Studies indicate a positive effect on many common ailments. Find out more in our herbalism courses. Have a look at jointheflow.net #sideritis #ironwort #greekflora #greekherbs #greekmountains #greekmountaintea #botany #herbalist #herbnerd #myherbalstudies #herbalmedicine #foraging #wildcrafted #herbalism #plantallies #plantmedicine #medicinalplants #healingherbs (at Βαργιανη) https://www.instagram.com/p/B39Hn4xFzpU/?igshid=1cyzkc1icvvu5