Sustainable Herbalists in Action!

  • Each country in groups of 4-5 students writes instructions how to grow 4 of the herbs you wrote in the answergarden in the 1st part of the activity and what they offer

     

  • Taking Action!

    Greece-Basil

    Basil leaf is a wonderful herb that has many uses in cooking, natural medicine and more... Basil is a common aromatic herb in the mint family like oregano and rosemary. There are 35 different types of basil. Basil plants come in a range of variety and sizes but holy basil is the most researched type of basil. Basil is an important medicinal plant in various traditional an folk systems of medicines. Dried basil can be easily added to practically any dish. Basil is used around the world in many different cuisines with good reason. It is also known as the royal herb

    Italy-Origano

    Origano
    a herb whose dried leaves are used in cooking to add flavour, especially in Italian cooking.It can be put on the top of the pizza,expecially in Sicily and south Italy.
    Hippocrates used oregano as an antiseptic, as well as a cure for stomach and respiratory ailments.
    Oregano, thyme or other dried herbs can be used as seasoning.

    The Czech Republic

    We created some posters about these flowers and information about them. You can find these posters on the subpage "Herbs from the Czech Rep".

    CZ - Medulla Medicala by Dora

    MEDULLA MEDICALA IT IS A FRAGRANT HERB THAT HELPS WITH INSOMNIA. IT HAS GREEN LEAVES AND STEM.
    WE CAN DRY IT AND THEN MAKE TEA.
    THEY ARE GROWN IN SUN-SHIELDED HUMUS-FREE SOIL.
    MEDULLA MEDICALA LEAF TEA REDUCES STRESS, SOOTHES, RELAXES, RELAXES SLEEPING AND ENSURES GOOD DIGESTION.

    CZ - Basil by Alzbeta and Monika

    Basil is an aromatic plant. It originates from India and other wet tropical regions of Asia. It is a low annual herb. It has got white flowers that are pollinated by insects. The leaves of this plant are green. Fresh or dried leaves are used as a universal kind of spice. Basil relieves convulsion pain, improves digestion, harmonies peristalsis, fights against bloating and it is anti inflammatory and natural antibiotic.

    CZ - Thyme by Frantisek and Eliska M

    COMES FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN.IT HAS WOODY STALK AND IT WORKS AGAINST DIARRHOREA, FLATULENCE AND THE INFLAMMATION OF DIGESTIVE TRAC.IT GROWS IN SUNNY, DRY AND LIGHTER SOIL.

    CZ - Thyme by Agáta and Anna D

    1. It is located across Europe.
    2. It helps against cough and calms the mind.
    3. It is used in ancient Egypt.
    4. It is used for production of fragrances.
    5. We use it, when we have spasm and inflammation.
    6. It helps against skin diseases.
    7. It is used in aromatherapy.

    CZ - Mint by Ludmila and Markéta

    It grows in damp places in the shade. The stem is straight, square, slightly hairy. Mint is green. Mint helps to remove the spasm. We prepare tea from it. It comes from England. We pick up the leaves and dry them for winter.

    CZ - Chamomile by Anna B and Nathalie B

    It grows throughout Europe, western Asia, North India, North America and Australia. It has tiny white or yellow flowers, space leaves 3-7 cm long, spindle-shaped roots and a 3-10 cm long stem. Dried chamomile flowers are used for chamomile tea. Preparation: 2 tablespones of dried chamomile are boiled with boiling water and left for 15 minutes. This tea is suitable for drinking during cold or digestive problems.

    CZ - Kratom - by Karolina and Eleonora

    Origin-Southeast Asia
    Kratom is tree that comes from rainforest
    The leaves are green
    Some powder is made from the dried leaves
    Kratom is used for: improving concentration, increasing activity, stopping addiction to opiates, mood improvement, pain relief, reducing depression, improving communication.

    CZ - Cannabis by Filip and David

    It grows in Asia. It has leaves, steam and roots. It is green and it is used for treating of allergies. Cannabis bread is produced is from it. It is also used in industry and for construction(buildings).

    CZ - Black Pepper by Jakub J and Jakub M

    Pepper is from India. Pepper is small ball, round and black. Pepper is the spice for food and it has sharp spicy taste. It's ground. I can be used in all meals, especially with meat.

    CZ - Levander by Tereza and EliskaC

    Levander home is in the western Mediterranean.
    It grows from June to August
    APPEARANCE: - strongly branched, 60-120 cm high
    COLOR: purple, green
    Lavender is grown in France.
    USE: flower-to the bath-soothing effects
    -put between clothes
    -cosmetics
    -part of Provencal spice
    HEALTH: headache, insomnia

    Greece-Lavender

    Lavenders flourish best in dry, well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils in full sun. All types need little or no fertilizer and good air circulation. In areas of high humidity, root rot due to fungus infection can be a problem.

    Greece-Mint the Aromatic

    It contain vitamins A and C and vitamin B12 in smaller quantities.Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant taht reduces the risk of various types of cancer. It contains manganese, iron, potassium and calcium. The essential oil of mint is used in aromatherapy for medical fatigue, depression as a rejuvenating spirit, to stimulate mental agility and improve concentration. It also calms and eliminates fear for the unknown.

    Spain - Pebrella

    Pebrella is a typical herp from the Alicante's mountains. In fact, only this herb only lives in these mountains all around the world. It is similar to thyme and taste like origanum.

    Plants typical of Spain. ANA RODRÍGUEZ MIRÓN - CARMEN MIRA CUEVAS

    Some of the typical plants in Spain but especially in the Valencian Community are the thyme and the rosemary that is common to find them in the mountain.
    These plants are usually used in meals and infusions, while rosemary can also be used to move wardrobes houses ...

    These plants are very useful!

    A visit up to the volcano Etna