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15/01/2021

In the eastern Aegean, somewhere on the crossroads of East with West,in the island of Chios in Greece, grows from the depths of centuries mastic, a product - legend, interwoven with traditions, historical circumstances and cultural exchanges, reaches pure until today, sculpted by culture of the eastern Mediterranean and more powerful than ever, because of the proven now scientifically unique beneficial and therapeutic properties.
Mastic of Chios (Pistacia Lentiscus var. Chia) is the resinous secretion of the mastic tree (Pistacia Lentiscus var. Chia). This is natural, aromatic resin secreted shaped tears from the trunk and large branches of the mastic tree, the surface sections of the Consular producers with sharp tools.
The mastichokalliergeia enrolled in 2014 in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO 2003).

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Located in Patras, in Achaea part of the region of Western Greece and serving Worldwide, AgoraMarket is a family business inspired by the senses.

12/10/2018

In Greek Sideritis can be literally translated as he who is made of or has iron. The plant was known to ancient Greeks, specifically Pedanius Dioscorides and Theophrastus.Greek mountain tea has been traditionally used to aid digestion, strengthen the immune system and suppress common cold, the flu and other viruses, allergies and shortness of breath, sinus congestion, even pain and mild anxiety.

Scientists have suggested that the popular pronouncement of mountain tea as panacea may have some basis in fact. Studies indicate a positive effect on many common ailments. Is also known scientifically to be anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant. Active elements include diterpenoid and flavonoids.Significant research has been done on ironwort confirming its popular use to prevent colds, flu, and allergies. Most of this research has taken place in universities in the Netherlands and in Greece where the plant is indigenous.