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A Symbol of Health and Longevity Let's Get to Know Sage Sage, also known as holy sage or European tea, is the largest genus of aromatic herbs in the Lamiaceae family. Its white, felted leaves shimmer like silver and emit a bitter, fragrant scent. Since sage is one of the oldest and most important medicinal herbs, all ancient medical writers mentioned it in their writings. In ancient times, it was used to treat almost all diseases: lowering body temperature, relieving headache

Relaxing and Calming Let's Get to Know the Frankincense Plant It is obtained from trees belonging to the Boswellia genus in the Burseraceae family. Frankincense resin is an aromatic gum resin containing essential oils, used in incense and perfumes. Frankincense was used as a valuable substance in ancient times for religious and medicinal purposes, and it is still an important incense resin, particularly in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Resin is also used

Natural Collagen Booster Let's Get to Know Pineapple Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a plant and its fruit belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, grown in warm climates. Its homeland is South America. The fruit is large and has a bunch of leaves on top. It has the ability to produce up to 200 flowers during fruit formation. These flowers come together to form the pineapple. The upper part develops leaves according to the Fibonacci sequence. Because the shape of the pineapple res

Memory Enhancer Let's Get to Know Rosemary Rosemary, commonly known as Salvia rosmarinus, is a fragrant, evergreen, needle-leaved perennial shrub with white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, naturally growing along the Mediterranean coast. Rosemary was recently reclassified as Salvia rosmarinus after researchers found close similarities between its DNA and plants in the Salvia genus, many of which are used in traditional medicine. Salvia comes from the Latin word "salveo," mean

Women's Friendly Let's Get to Know Chaste Tree Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a perennial medicinal plant species from the Verbenaceae family. Vitex agnus castus L. is a deciduous tree that has been used for over 2500 years in ancient Greece, Persia, Egypt, and Rome for a wide variety of women's reproductive health problems. Cultivated for its delicate, aromatic leaves and the pointed tips of its fragrant, lavender-like flowers, the Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) bloom

Peace and Eternal Love Let's Get to Know Linden Linden (Tilia) is a genus of trees belonging to the Malvaceae (mallow) family, growing in the temperate and semi-tropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its leaves are heart-shaped, generally asymmetrical, and 6–20 cm long. Its flowers are rich in nectar and attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. The tree's soft wood provides nesting sites for birds that live in hollows. The linden tree is a beautiful and magnificent

Let's Get to Know Geraniums The sweet-smelling geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is a shrub with an intense fragrance reminiscent of a mix of rose and citrus. Cultivated for centuries for its characteristic scent, this plant has small pink flowers that grow in bouquets and is also appreciated as an ornamental plant. The genus Pelargonium gets its name from the shape of its fruit, which resembles a stork's beak (pelargos in Greek). The species Graveolens derives its name from

Flavoring, Relaxing and Breath Freshener Let's Get to Know Cinnamon The Latin name for cinnamon (cinnamon bark) is Cinnamomum. There are several species, but the most common is Cinnamomum verum ("verum" means true). Cinnamon sticks are obtained from the bark of the cinnamon tree, which is native to South and Southeast Asia. This spice, which has a strong aroma, was introduced to the Ottoman Empire under the name 'dar-ı çin'. Cinnamomum verum is a popular medicinal herb with a

Let's Get to Know Cloves Cloves are the dried, unopened, nail-shaped flower buds of the evergreen Syzygium aromaticum tree. The name "clove" is derived from the Latin word clavus, meaning nail, because of its shape. Its name comes from the French word "clou" (nail), because the buds resemble nails of various sizes. Originating in Indonesia , it is used as a spice in cuisines worldwide. The spice, obtained from the flower buds of the clove tree, is woody, black in color, and

Let's Get to Know Thyme Typically native to the Mediterranean climate and growing in warm climates, Thymus vulgaris is an evergreen shrub with grey-green leaves and light pink flowers when in bloom. This aromatic herb has traditionally been valued for its therapeutic benefits and culinary qualities. Thyme, a perennial wild shrub from the Lamiaceae family native to the Mediterranean region, is considered an important wild edible plant that has been studied for centuries due to

Let's Get to Know Lavender: Lavender is the common name for plant species of Mediterranean origin that make up the genus Lavandula, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Lavender grows in mountains, at altitudes of 1000-1800 meters. Lavender is thought to have originated on the Greek islands and then been brought to France around 600 BC. It spread to other countries, including England and the United States, during the 17th century. Lavender is an evergreen plant that has won peo

Anti-tumoral, free radical scavenger… Let's Get to Know Lemon Balm Aloysia citriodora, also known as Lemon Verbena, is a deciduous shrub valued for its intensely fragrant, lance-shaped leaves that release a refreshing lemon scent when crushed. In summer, it enhances its beauty and appeal by producing clusters of flowers ranging from tiny white to pale lavender. Aloysia citriodora is a perennial plant of the verbena family (Verbenaceae) native to South America, which was impor

Synonymous with Purity Let's Get to Know the Myrtle Tree (Myrtus communis) Myrtus communis (also known as myrtle or hambeles), synonymous with purity, is a shrub-like plant from the maquis group native to the Mediterranean region. Kraliçe Meda'nın mersin ağacı süslemeli altın tacı. MÖ 336 tarihli eser, Aigai'deki II. Philip'in mezarından (günümüzde Vergina, Makedonya). Selanik Arkeoloji Müzesi'nde sergileniyor. YThis evergreen plant has small white flowers whose fragrance has

Let's Get to Know Fennel Fennel belongs to the parsley or carrot family, and is related to cumin, dill, and anise; all of which have aromatic fruits, often called seeds. Fennel seeds are a nutrient-rich storehouse of protein and fat. They are aromatic and sweet, with a taste similar to anise. Fennel is also used as a sweetener in some natural toothpastes. Fennel increases breast milk production. It relieves gas. It stimulates appetite in babies and is very beneficial for bre

Let's Get to Know the Sidr Plant Ziziphus spina-christi, also known as Christ's Thistle or Arabian Cherry, is a thorny, evergreen tree or shrub. The plant belongs to the genus Ziziphus and the family Rhamnaceae. It appears that the tree and its parts were used in pharaonic times (for carpentry), in nutrition, and in medicine. The tree's fruits and leaves were used in the preparation of ancient Egyptian dishes and cultural practices. Egyptian villagers made bread from sidr unt

Let's Get to Know Medicinal Peppermint Peppermint is a perennial plant from the Lamiaceae family, widely grown in Europe and Asia, especially at low altitudes. Medicinal mint is described as the most pleasant type of mint, possessing a distinctive, penetrating, and delightful aroma both in fresh and dried form. Its taste is aromatic, warm and pungent, bright, bitter, and gives a cooling sensation when inhaled. Resulting from the natural hybridization of water mint (Mentha aqu

Let's Get to Know Chamomile Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) is a well-known and widely distributed medicinal plant from the Asteraceae family, often referred to as the "star among medicinal species." Originating in Europe, India, and China, this plant is now widespread throughout the world. The word chamomile comes from the Greek word "khamaimēlon," meaning "earth apple." Cultivated for its therapeutic and cosmetic benefits, German chamomile was a highly valued herb by t

Let's Get to Know Orange The bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is a plant belonging to the Rutaceae family. It is a small, upright, perennial, flowering tree with a slightly open trunk that grows in countries bordering the Mediterranean and the coasts of Southeast Asia. It is a hardy species. Its flowers are white and appear in January and February. Its fruit, known as bitter orange, is orange when ripe. The bitter orange, also known as the Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium),