Mountain tea - lots of health benefits in one cup of tea
Sideritis syriaca is a herb that is used to prevent and fight the common cold. It grows in the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically the Balkans. Sideritis is known as Greek Mountain Tea, Sheperd's Tea, or Pirin Tea. The plant is found on rocky slopes at elevations over 3200 feet. The tea is a pure and natural product, and the wild-grown plants are harvested by hand. It is free of any artificial ingredients, colorings or flavorings, and is not subject to any forced or inorganic farming techniques. It is very popular in Greece, Albania, Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria and throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. The ancient Greek philosopher Hippocrates, called the father of modern medicine, honored Mountain tea for its benefits to the immune and respiratory system. Traditionally, Mountain tea is used in respiratory problems, colds and flu, aiding digestion, strengthening the immune system, and calming mild anxiety. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory ...