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| Greek Mountain Tea Sage |
Collected in the dry high rocky craggy areas of Ikaria at the end of summer is the cherished mountain plant wild sage.
We discoverer an area outside of the village of Frantato, on a side of the mountain covered with this plant. You can smell it before you see it. We set about collecting sage, till we had 2 large bags full.
While we are collecting we can see and hear wild goats, curiously peeking at us as we set about our task, filling canvas sacks.
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| Curious Goats |
This plant may be a strong anti-inflammatory ,may be considered effective for colds, sore throats , may have anti cancer properties, effective wound healing, may also help in treatment type 2 diabetes.
Being studied treatment in Alzheimer's, may promote mood, help improve memory.
Studies conducted in Athens, Ikarian herbs are more potent than any other of Greek Islands.
We took our mountain sage home rinsed it, set it in a cool dry shaded area to allow it to dry.
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| Allow to completely dry |
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| Description found Monastery in Pigi |
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| Kira Maria caretaker at Monastery Theoktis |
Faskomilo tea
To prepare Faskomilo
Bring water to a rolling boil
Add 1-2 sprigs to pot
Cover and let steep for 7 minutes
Teaspoon of honey
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| Ingredients Mountain Tea |
Chinese the Greeks and the gypsies all believe that sage is the key to long life. Here on Ikaria you can find Mountain sage tea in every house and I am told the elders drink this alone with other types Mountain Tea's, drank daily especially during winter month's. Wild Oregano, Rosemary, Mint,Chamomile, Fennel, with Ikarian honey for enjoyment, medicinal , therapeutic properties.
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