Sideritis
Sideritis
Sideritis (pronunciation: si-de-ri-tis), also known as ironwort, mountain tea and shepherd's tea, is a genus of flowering plants well-known for their use in traditional herbal medicine. The name 'Sideritis' is derived from the Greek word 'sideros', meaning iron. It was believed that these plants could heal wounds caused by iron weapons during battles.
Etymology
The term 'Sideritis' is of Greek origin, derived from the word 'sideros' which translates to 'iron'. The name was given due to the plant's traditional use in healing wounds caused by iron weapons.
Description
Sideritis plants are short, with small, yellow to orange, bilaterally symmetrical flowers. They are native to Mediterranean regions of Europe and Africa, and are particularly prevalent in Greece, where they are commonly used to make a tea known as Greek Mountain Tea.
Uses
Sideritis has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-spasmodic properties. It is commonly consumed as a tea, made by infusing the dried leaves and flowers in boiling water. In addition to its medicinal uses, Sideritis is also used in the production of certain types of honey.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sideritis
- Wikipedia's article - Sideritis
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