Sideritis Tea Greek Mountain Tea Ironwort shepherd’s tea bio

Greek Mountain Tea, Ironwort, Sideritis, Shepherd’s Tea,  Organic, Herb

Greek mountain tea made from Ironwort / Sideritis, 100% organic. Mountain tea or “Sideritis Tea”, also know as ironwort, mountain tea, and shepherd’s tea, is well known herb in Greece.
Its therapeutic properties are extensive and particularly important and its side effects are almost non-existent.

It is traditionally considered a strong tonic for the body and is used as a medicine to treat respiratory problems, as it seems to effectively combat the symptoms of colds, such as nasal congestion, persistent cough, fever, while its contribution to the treatment of indigestion, disorders is also known of the gastrointestinal system, but also in wound healing.
These traditional uses, but also many newer ones, are now also scientifically confirmed, as mountain tea has entered the microscope of many scientific investigations in Greece and abroad.

Research by the Universities of Patras and Ioannina, studying the composition of the Sideritis decoction, discovered that it has significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, while its anxiolytic action is also particularly important, without the side effects usually observed in other anxiolytics derived from plant species, but also its antimicrobial use, due to its high content of carvacrol.

It is a unique Mediterranean herb with a special aftertaste but also remarkable nutritional value. In recent years it has been intensively studied thanks to its soothing properties.

You can use it in the form of an infusion as an anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antihypertensive, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, sedative and antioxidant.

Its diuretic action significantly contributes to strengthening the urinary system, as it cleans the kidneys of stones and sand, while it is also an excellent diuretic, contributing to the detoxification of the body and weight loss.

In addition, it helps fight capillary and heart disease, while it appears to regulate hypertension and prevent blood clots.

It also contributes to the prevention of osteoporosis, as well as to the universal strengthening of our immune system, while due to its high iron content, it seems to help in the treatment of anemia.

Finally, it exhibits significant relaxing properties, relieving anxiety and stress.

Unlike other types of tea, Sideritis does not contain caffeine, therefore it can be comfortably consumed all hours of the day, or even late at night before going to bed, as it does not stimulate the body.

A study carried out by the University of Athens on the extracts of some Sideritis species, showed that the beverages contribute significantly to the prevention of osteoporosis, as they strengthen the mechanical strength of the bones and protect against the loss of bone density.
Finally, the research carried out by the Professor of Neurology at the University of Magdeburg, Jens Pahnke and his 20-member team, is also known worldwide, the results of which brought hope and smiles to the scientific community, as they demonstrated that Greek mountain tea significantly helps in fight Alzheimer’s disease.

The infusion of mountain tea is a delightful proposition that offers health and wellness at the same time!

Characteristics: Certified Organic, Handpicked, Vegan, No Caffeine, Sugar Free, Zero calories, All Natural, Gluten free, pesticides free, no chemicals, Non-GMO

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