AdvertorialThe mainherbs<strong>of</strong> <strong>Cyprus</strong>TarragonAn essential ingre<strong>di</strong>ent <strong>of</strong> Bearnaisesauce, tarragon can beused to flavour chicken, fish, riceand salads. It is rich in io<strong>di</strong>ne,vitamins A and C and minerals.Tarragon is stimulant, aids <strong>di</strong>gestionand relieves toothache.and their usesBy Miranda Tringis(Cyherbia Organic Herbs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cyprus</strong>)Chamom<strong>il</strong>eChamom<strong>il</strong>e tea is relaxing,it calms the nerves, helps ininsomnia, stress and migraine.It also relieves symptoms <strong>of</strong> flu,asthma, mouth ulcers, combatscolic and stomachache. It is antibacterial,antifungal and reducessymptoms <strong>of</strong> allergy.FennelGives a delicate sweet taste t<strong>of</strong>ish, soups, omelets, cheesepies, pulses and sauces. As teait helps in gynaecological problems,in<strong>di</strong>gestion and colic, it<strong>di</strong>ssolves fat and as such helpswhen <strong>di</strong>eting. Fennel relievesbronchial congestion, is <strong>di</strong>uretic and stimulatesthe flow <strong>of</strong> m<strong>il</strong>k in breastfee<strong>di</strong>ng.Bas<strong>il</strong>YarrowThe basic herb in Italian food,it gives great flavour to pasta,meat, fish, salads, sauces andbread. It settles the stomach andhelps in in<strong>di</strong>gestion and bloating.Taken as tea it is a remedy fornervous headaches and helpsthe memory as it is a stimulantto the brain.The no. 1 herb for all gynaecologicalproblems, from irregular<strong>per</strong>iods to the menopause. It lowersblood pressure, is antiseptic,and helps to regulate the urinarysystem. Take as tea.RoseThe beautifully sc<strong>ente</strong>d rose isused for depression. The o<strong>il</strong> inaromatherapy and the <strong>di</strong>st<strong>il</strong>ledwater for the skin. Rosewateris widely used as a flavouringin sweets and pud<strong>di</strong>ngs in theMe<strong>di</strong>terranean.6 Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> | Eating Guide 2013
MarjoramOreganoThymeMakes an excellent tea and iswidely used as seasoning in cooking.Resembles oregano and canbe used to flavour meat, fish andpasta <strong>di</strong>shes. It aids <strong>di</strong>gestion,helps to lower blood pressureand blood sugar levels, soothesthe throat and is <strong>di</strong>uretic.An excellent herb for meat,game and poultry, as well asin sauces, pies and breads, itbrings the flavour <strong>of</strong> the greatoutdoors into the food. It helpsto <strong>di</strong>gest fatty foods and canalso be taken as a tea. Thymeis antibiotic, antiseptic, tonicand stimulant.Lemon VerbenaMore lemony than lemon, itmakes an excellent tea, takeneither hot or as ice tea.Boosts the metabolism and assuch it helps to lose weight,reduces nausea, bloating an<strong>di</strong>n<strong>di</strong>gestion and helps to bringcholesterol levels down.IronwortSageChivesThe most popular herb used in awide variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>di</strong>shes, it flavourssoups, potatoes, omelets, meat,fish and pastas. Aids <strong>di</strong>gestion,soothes colds and respiratoryproblems due to its antibioticand antiseptic pro<strong>per</strong>ties, it canbe used to cure intestinal andstomach upsets.Ironwort is also known as ‘mountaintea’ and is very rich in iron.It is <strong>di</strong>uretic and stimulant, combatsin<strong>di</strong>gestion, coughing andrespiratory problems. Take withcinnamon and honey.Sage can be used sparinglyto add flavor to pulses, pasta,poultry and fish. Taken as teait soothes coughs and colds,calms the nerves and bringsdown fever, combats gastricupsets and mouth infections.Increases blood pressure.Closely related to onion andgarlic, chives can be addedat the last minute to salads,sauces, pulses and soups. Richin vitamins and iron, chives aid<strong>di</strong>gestion, cleanses the bloodand lowers cholesterol levels.HyssopRosemaryAdvertorialHyssop gives a minty and sagelikeflavour to salads, sauces,marinades and fish <strong>di</strong>shes. Usesparingly as it has a strong flavor.As a tea it relieves bronchialcongestion and is a stimulantfor the <strong>di</strong>gestive and nervoussystem.Lemon balm (Melissa)Makes a ver y nice tea withlemon scent. Balm is a m<strong>il</strong>d antidepressant,relieves anxiety, hasa tonic effect on heart, brainand peptic system. It soothesthe stomach, is used in flatulentdyspepsia and lowers fever.LavenderFlowers can be used sparingly incooking, it adds flavour to roastlamb, marinades and biscuits.As a tea lavender is a relaxant,combats stress, headache andmuscular pains and lowers bloodpressure. Cold lavender tea makesan excellent skin cleanser andrelieves sunburn. Sachets f<strong>il</strong>led with lavenderw<strong>il</strong>l repel moths in wardrobes and give a pleasantfragrance.SavoryUse sparingly in cooking as itis very strong, savory can beused as a substitute <strong>of</strong> black pep<strong>per</strong>,giving a spicy sweet flavourwithout being hot. Use in meat<strong>di</strong>shes, sauces, peas, beans andpulses. Savory can be taken as atea and is antibacterial, antiseptic,antifungal, stimulant, emmenagogue,combats <strong>di</strong>arrhoea andrelieves respiratory con<strong>di</strong>tionssuch as asthma, cough and sore throat. It also aids<strong>di</strong>gestion and relieves cramps and flatulence.ElderA versat<strong>il</strong>e and useful herb in thekitchen, it flavours meat <strong>di</strong>shes,pulses, fish, soups and potatoes.Use in moderation as a tea. It isstimulant, emmenagogic, carminative,cholagogic, relievesbronchial congestion, lowersblood sugar levels, cleanses theblood and relieves from stress.Elder makes a very pleasant tea,which can be taken as a remedyfor colds and flu. It reduces thesymptoms <strong>of</strong> hay fever, tonesthe mucous membranes, protectsagainst infections, relievesarthritis and rheumatism. Thecold tea can be used to curesore eyes.Eating Guide 2013 | Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> 7
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