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When browsing the stalls with local products in Crete, you will certainly find malotira ( Μαλοτήρα ) on them, i.e. Moutain Tea. This popular plant known under the Latin name sideritis syriaca grows wild in the mountainous areas of Crete in the Lefka Ori massif, thanks to which it is devoid of pollution. malotira is one of many species of gentile, which is popular in the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle East. Sideritis syriaca is a variation occurring only on Crete, and the specific smell of this dried plant and the flavor of the infusion are irresistibly associated with this island.
The Latin name comes from the Greek word σίδερο meaning iron. It did not come without a reason, because this plant is characterized by a rich content of this element. Its healing properties were known to the Greeks already in antiquity, when it was used primarily for the treatment of wounds received during fights. In addition, its consumption was recommended by the medics of the time to the soldiers because of the regeneration.
Iron and other valuable ingredients make the gentian tree one of the most prized herbs on our continent. Despite clinically confirmed medicinal properties, this plant is little known and not very popular in northern European countries. In Crete, infusion with malotiry is a traditional remedy for colds. But this is not the end of its positive properties. Anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial action prevents the occurrence of many diseases including osteoporosis, hypertension or anemia. This tea lowers the pressure, which significantly improves the functioning of the circulatory system. It also strengthens immunity and at the same time inhibits its development in the case of infection. It also has a soothing effect on the nervous system or digestive system. It is also used for urinary tract infections and rheumatism. There were also tests on the gentian's action in the case of Alzheimer's disease, which showed that regular drinking of infusion from this plant leads to the withdrawal of disease processes.
Nowadays, this plant has been taken under the microscope also by scientists who confirmed its health properties and after carrying out solid research, no contraindications or side effects of its use were found. So it seems that drinking infusions from malotira is worth introducing to your everyday habits by purchasing it in Crete.
In the Greek stores you can buy both the whole bush of this plant, and only inflorescences.
Only the most valuable part, i.e. flower shoots, is used to make beverages. The drink can be prepared in two ways. In the case of a cold to hot boiled water, put a few dried malotiry flowers and possibly a small piece of cinnamon stick. Brew brewed under cover for about 4 minutes. Then drain and possibly sweeten with honey.
If you want a stronger effect, prepare a decoction, i.e. cook flowers malotirs flooded for 3-5 minutes. After boiling and straining, you can add a few drops of lemon juice and sweeten with honey. This version will be more intense, you can drink it to strengthen the body.
We always bring malotira from Crete, and in the case of colds and fall chill we test its magical properties. However, if you have not brought it with you in holiday suitcases, we are pleased to report that our favorite kreta24.pl store is currently selling Cretan malotira collected in the Lefka Ori mountains. We highly recommend it!
In every Greek kitchen you will find large jars with dried oregano and mountain oregano. It is sometimes called spice, but oregano is an herb that is an important ingredient in the Greek diet. Greeks add them to almost everything: salads, feta, meat, fish, potatoes and legumes.
The applicable legal regulations introduce restrictions on the maximum weight of dried plants harvested by a single person. The directive (DAD ΒΛ45ΟΡ1Θ-ΥΡ9) issued by the Forestry Office and valid until 2018 specifies this value as 500 g of dried for individual use. Such restrictions are primarily to counteract excessive exploitation of natural vegetation, which is now too much depleted in many places.
A few days ago, the World Health Organization published a report on childhood obesity. Interestingly, this problem is not only the domain of northern European countries but above all those that are the cradle of the Mediterranean diet. A new WHO report presented at the European Obesity Congress in Vienna pointed out that out of 34 countries in the European region, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, San Marino and Spain have the highest obesity rate in children from 6 to 9 years. Therefore, being overweight becomes the same problem as in Great Britain.
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nie tylko na Krecie ale w całej Grecji ją można znaleźć, a także chociażby w Albanii :)
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Marto oczywiście. Tak jak pisaliśmy w artykule, gojnik jest popularny w całej południowej Europie. Jednak roślina która głównie opisujemy to sideritis syriaca, czyli odmiana gojnika charakterystyczna dla Krety :)
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Znamy. Już nam się kończy, pora jechać na Kretę...
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My w zeszłym roku zaopatrzyliśmy się w pokaźny woreczek malotiry w sklepie Maravel w Spili. Jeśli nie znasz tego sklepu to zdecydowanie polecamy. Można tam zostawić dowolną ilość gotówki :)
http://www.maravelspili.gr/
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a co sądzicie o ziołu o nazwie czystek który również rośnie w basenie morza Śródziemnego też w Grecji?
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Irena Zembroń oczywiście znamy tę roślinę, szerzej pisaliśmy na jej temat w tym artykule:
http://www.crete.pl/kuchnia-grecka-artykuly/czystek-kretenski-czyli-moc-labdanum.html
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Dziękuję i pozdrawiam...idę wypić czystek
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Teraz już znam
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Ale sie cieszę! Przywiozlam malotire niedawno z Krety, tak na sprobowanie, pokochslam ja od pierwszego łyka i martwilam sie, ze nie bede mogla jej nigdzie kupic :-)
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Jest niepowtarzalna :) pachnie Kretą :)
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Nie próbowałam tej herbatki a na jesień by się mi przydała ☺☺☺i ten zapach Krety ☺☺
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Polecamy bardzo!
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Jak pachnie Kretą to musze mieć!
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Jeszcze mam az 4y woreczki
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My też mamy zawsze solidny zapas. Przy przeziębieniach jak znalazł.
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Ciekawe gdzie można kupić w Polsce?
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W sklepie kreta24.pl: http://kreta24.pl/pl/p/Malotira-herbata-gorska-z-Krety-Lefka-Ori-40gr/1000
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Ja piję Diktamos, rośnie tylko na Krecie
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My też lubimy.
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Żona nie lubi, więcej dla mnie
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:D Też racja.
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Mam! Sprawdza sie przy przeziebieniach i grypach!
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Pychota tellia
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Jak ja ją pamiętam
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Zawsze co roku sama zbieram ...
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A Grecy mówią ze Diktamos to ich wiagra i moj maź tez
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Mam i Diktamos też, najlepsze z miodem tymiankowym
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Mam herbatkę i zioła przywiozłam sobie z Mali
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Zapach Krety podobnie jak Ditrtichia Viscosa
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