Sayings about herbs

From Hippocrates' recipes to the legends of the Trojan War, he has discovered fascinating evidence that sheds light on this timeless relationship between herbs and health.

Did you know? The father of medicine, Hippocrates, used to prescribe St. John's wort as a mood enhancer in Ancient Greece
Fun Fact: Achillea, a common herb in Greece, was named after Achilles, the hero of the Trojan War, because it was believed that he used it to heal the wounds of soldiers
Interesting: chervil was used by the Ancient Greeks as a "blood purifier", believing that it had purifying properties
Eye opening fact: Sage was so highly valued for its medicinal properties in the ancient world that the Romans called it "herba sacra," meaning "sacred herb.

Wow moment: Ancient Greek soldiers would take a sprig of thyme into battle, as they believed it gave them courage and strength
Did you know? Dill was so highly valued in Ancient Greece that it was even used to pay taxes
Uncommon fact: Coriander seeds were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun in Egypt, indicating its medical and culinary importance in antiquity.
Mind-blower: Hyssop has biblical and medicinal roots; it was used in Ancient Greece to treat conditions from asthma to sore throats

Sayings about herbs

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