TEAM

1. Agnieszka Bruska, School Complex No. 19 Bydgoszcz, Poland

2. Magdalena Radek, Primary School no.1  Skierniewice, Poland

3.Ayla Akhan,Karacaören Primary School/Türkiye

4. Moț Cornelia Alina, Găvojdia Secondary School Romania

5. Giuseppe Bufano, IC DIAZ – Italy

6. Jolanta Zamoyska, Milenium Primary School Poland

7. Pilar Garrido. CEIP “Suárez Somonte”, Mérida, Spain

8.Ilona Nedzinskienė, Alytus Dzukija school, Lithuania

9.Regina Smolin-Makuch SOSW Nowa Sól, Poland (primary school)

10.Beata Kubińska, Primary School Bodzanów, Poland

11. Valbona Reçi, Rreshen High School, Albania

12. Laura Blede, Kindergarten no.30 Timisoara, Romania

13.Irma Gelashvili , №3 Public School, Rustavi, Georgia

14. Laura Palivoniene, Siauliai „Romuvos“ progymnasium, Lithuania

15.Evangelia Lagopoulou ,33 Primary School Trikala, Greece

16.Elvan YETKİN, Kabaklarlı Primary School, TÜRKİYE

17.Jalbă Doina Luiza , ”G.E.Palade” Secondary School, Buzău, Romania

18. Maria Prantzou,DamasioKindergarten,Greece.

19.Isabel Fernández. CEIP. “Suárez Somonte” Mérida. Spain

20.Kadriye BİLEN Bozköy İlkokulu Germencik AYDIN TURKEY

21.Katerina Kyriakidou, Arsakeio Primary School of Thessaloniki, GREECE

22.Leman Kamer Ergene, Araştırma Geliştirme Eğitim ve Uygulama Merkezi Secondary School, İstanbul, Turkey

23. Antigoni Gavardina, 1st Kindergarten of Evosmos, Thessaloniki, Greece

24. Giovanna Caracciolo, IC L.G.F., Italy

25.Sergin Şahinoğullarıgil-İsmailKulak A.H.S.Adana-Turkey

26. Mera Alina ,,Horea, Closca and Crisan” Secondary School, Turda/ Romania

27. Elena Mitrescu- Theoretical High School Filipestii de Padure, Romania

28.Socea Magelona-Secondary School Borlești, Neamț, Romania

29. Mihaela Elena Duman ,,Traian Lalescu” Theoretical High School, Hunedoara, Romania

30.Vantu Ana Luminita, Technological High School ”Trandafir Cocarla”, Caransebes, Romania

31. Anita Mikulandra, Primary school Čazma, Croatia

32. Dobrin Paula, “Stefan cel Mare” Secondary School Alexandria, Romania

33. Enuță-Ștefan Ionica, Secondary School No.17, Galati, Romania

34. Voicu Corina Valentina, Aiud Technological High School, Romania

35.Dushanka Josheva, OOU Dimkata Angelov Gaberot, North Macedonia

36.Daniela Grecu, Sf. Dumitru Secondary School, Craiova, Romania

37.Maria Kontou, 20o Kindergarten  of Larissa , GREECE

38.Assiye Şahin Akbulut-İstanbulluoğlu Sosyal Bilimler Lisesi-Türkiye Balıkesir

39. Dragica Rončević, Primary school doctor Franjo Tuđman, Knin, Croatia

40.Grecu Cornelia Ana, National College C. D. Loga Caransebes, Romania

41. Adina Udrescu, Technological High School of Motor Transport, Baia Sprie, Romania

42.Team Plamadeala Rodica, Primary School „Spiridon Vangheli”

m.Chișinău, RMoldova

Dandelion

Dandelion is used for ailments such as indigestion,
lack of appetite, insufficient secretion of gastric juice,
functional liver problems, insufficient production of bile,
stasis in the bile ducts
and problems with digestion and absorption of food.

           Linden Plant

Linden is obtained from tilia species and the linden tree and is used in the treatment of various health problems. Linden tea, obtained by boiling and straining its flowers and consuming them, is used to relieve indigestion, regular heartbeat and anxiety. Flavonoid, a powerful antioxidant in linden, helps the body remove sweat from the people it affects. Linden is also good for colds, respiratory infections, sore throat and cough.

Team Moț Cornelia Alina, Găvojdia Secondary School Romania

Mint is a well-known plant that has a number of health benefits. These include soothing the symptoms of the common cold, promoting the health of the digestive system, as well as reducing the symptoms of allergic reactions. Mint belonged to the Lamiaceae family, which includes between 15 – 20 plant species. It is a very well-known and used herb, both dried and fresh, in a variety of dishes and types of infusions. Manufacturers of toothpaste, gum, candy, and beauty products use peppermint oil. The use of fresh mint and other similar herbs in gastronomy can help you add a special taste to your dishes, while reducing the consumption of sugar and salt.
Different types of mint species have been used medicinally throughout history, as they also exhibit a diverse range of antioxidant properties and potential health benefits.

Team Giuseppe Bufano – IC DIAZ – Italy

Our city Laterza, in the province of Taranto, in the Puglia region, in southern Italy, is located in the Gravine park. In fact, Laterza is surrounded by the deepest canyon in Europe in which species of rare animals and birds live and, among its rocky walls, nests the famous Egyptian vulture which finds its ideal environment here.
But the ravine of Laterza, as well as the neighboring towns, is also rich in vegetation and medicinal herbs such as, for example:

COMMON NAME: Laurel

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Laurus nobilis L.

FAMILY: Lauraceae

POPULAR NAMES: Alloro, Lauro, Lavrano, Orbano, Slaverno, Laur, Orer, Lauriello, Alaru, Romolino, Oiro, Onoro, Lauriello, Aurar, Lavro, Melauro, Addauru, Agliou, Labru.

FOREIGN NAMES: (Eng) Bay laurel

MAIN HEALTHY PROPERTIES

The main beneficial properties of Laurel are:

– Digestive (has an aperitif and eupeptic action by stimulating digestive enzymes and calming tensions such as stomach ache)
– Anti-sweat
– Balsamic (promotes the well-being of the respiratory tract)

Team Giuseppe Bufano – IC DIAZ – Italy

COMMON NAME: Lavender

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula angustifolia Miller / Lavanda officinalis Chaix / True lavender DC.

FAMILY: Lamiaceae

POPULAR NAMES: spigo, lavandola, thorn thistle, spike of France, nard, ipsigula, soapella.

FOREIGN NAMES: (Eng) Lavender

MAIN HEALTHY PROPERTIES

The main beneficial properties of Lavender are:

– Relaxing, sedative
– Spasmolytic
– Antiseptic of the respiratory tract
– Counteracts the formation of swelling and intestinal fermentation (carminative action)
– Diuretic and disinfectant of the urinary tract

Team Jolanta Zamoyska, Milenium Primary School Poland

Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae,
usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink.

Many varieties are cultivated for salad leaves, chicons or roots which are baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute and food additive. In the 21st century, inulin, an extract from chicory root, has been used in food manufacturing
as a sweetener and source of dietary fiber.
Chicory is also grown as a forage crop for livestock.

Team Jolanta Zamoyska Milenium Primary School, Poland

It has been used in natural medicine for centuries as a herb with choleretic and diuretic effects.
Chicory is excellent in supporting the digestive system, improving digestion and intestinal peristalsis.
It has antimicrobial properties
and is regarded as a natural probiotic

Team Pilar Garrido. CEIP “Suárez Somonte”, Mérida, Spain

EUCALYPTUS

It is not originally from Spain, but we have a lot of forests in our region.

It is from Australia and there are over 700 differente species.

Koalas eat it.

Its leaves and oil are applied to the skin. It can also be used to make inhalations with vapor. Its power is anti-inflammatory. It can also serve as an air freshener.

Team Ilona Nedzinskienė, Alytus Dzukija school, Lithuania

Spring primrose is a plant of the primrose family, primrose genus. Perennial, 15-30 cm tall herbaceous plant. The inflorescence resembles a bunch of keys. The flowers are fragrant, 5-20 per inflorescence. Blooms in April – May. It grows in drier meadows, soils, roadsides, slopes, drier light forests and forest sites. Found throughout Lithuania.

Healing properties

The leaves and flowers, which are harvested when the primrose is in bloom, are used medicinally.

Primrose helps with expectoration and is included in herbal kits for this purpose. Because of the glycosides, the roots have a specific smell, but they are believed to help suppress inflammation. In folk medicine, primrose roots have been used for whooping cough, asthma, gout, and neuralgic pains. The healing properties of primrose have already been written about in the 16th-17th centuries. in medical books. The essential oils in the leaves can cause skin rashes in people with allergies. it is also not advisable to use the plant in anemia.

Team: Regina Smolin-Makuch SOSW Nowa Sól Poland

Chamomillae

The most popular and well-known medicinal plant, the dried baskets of which, collected at the beginning of flowering, constitute a herbal raw material. Chamomile has a very wide application, and its properties help relieve conjunctivitis, soothe skin irritation, wound healing, hair care. Chamomile contains active substances that effectively cope with digestive ailments. It is also often used for throat and mouth infections. Common plant in Poland, growing in fields and wasteland

Beata Kubińska, Pimary School Bodzanów, Poland

Common nettle

(lat. Urtica dioica) is a widely known plant, it can be found in forests, gardens, clearings, as well as in thickets. Nettle has unique properties. This plant is rich in vitamins A, C, K2 and B, as well as minerals such as magnesium, iron and calcium.

Nettle has a diuretic and cleansing effect, which is what it is best known for. When used externally, nettle strengthens the hair, prevents dandruff and seborrhea of the skin – so it can be used both internally and externally. These considerations make nettle the most popular herbal product in cosmetics, especially in the case of hair and scalp preparations. It also helps with inflammation of the oral cavity and muscle and joint pain.

Valbona Reçi, Rreshen High School, ALBANIA

Thyme/ Properties, benefits and how to use it better in the kitchen.

Thyme, this highly aromatic Mediterranean plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes mint.
Perfect for growing both in the garden and on the balcony, it enriches food with its characteristic aroma but also your body with irreplaceable values.
Properties of thyme
Also called Thymus vulgaris, it is a plant with branches and green to gray leaves, while its flower has a characteristic pink to purple color.
It contains many nutrients such as: beta-carotene and essential oils that have antioxidant functions.
It is also rich in several vitamins, especially those of the B group, but also vitamin C, E and K.
The plant provides a high level of mineral salts mainly calcium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium, useful for bones and the nervous system.
Also interesting is the high level of fiber and protein.

Benefit
Thanks to its nutrients, thyme has several benefits for our body.
In particular, its essential oil is used to treat persistent cough and bronchitis.
Thanks to the antioxidants it contains even if consumed as a plant, thyme helps to treat bronchitis, pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis and sinusitis.
In addition, it has a protective function for the throat and vocal cords.
Thyme is able to help the liver in the process of eliminating cholesterol.
It is useful in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, thanks to its antibacterial action.
As an antimicrobial, it is able to fight pimples, acne and skin inflammations.
It also improves heart rate, helping to normalize blood pressure.
How does it grow?
Thyme is a fairly easy plant to grow, both on the balcony and in the garden.
It prefers warm, almost dry environments and rocky soil that does not retain moisture.
The best time to plant it is spring.
It requires frequent watering when very young, and after reaching medium size, water only when the soil is very dry.
It does not grow well in cold and frosty weather.
How to use in cooking?
Thyme is a very versatile aromatic herb that goes well with many different types of dishes.
One of the most common uses is in fish cooked in the oven or in a pan, to which it gives a unique flavor.
It is also often used to flavor baked potatoes, along with rosemary.
This plant is also excellent for different types of meat.
Ideal for flavoring salads, legume-based dishes, summer vegetables such as tomatoes, courgettes, eggplants and peppers.
Its aroma can enrich enrich different sauces.
And if you add some thyme to a fresh fruit salad, it will give the dessert a special taste.
How to prepare thyme tea?
A very useful herbal tea in case you have a cough, bronchial problems, phlegm, but also for stimulating the digestive system.
To prepare thyme tea, you can use both the flowers and the dried leaves.
To prepare it, put 2 grams of leaves in 200 ml of boiling water, let it boil for about ten minutes. Strain and accompany with a little honey.

Laura Blede – Kindergarten no.30 Timisoara, Romania

COMMON NAME: ARNICA

SCIENTIFIC NAME: ARNICA MONTANA L

FAMILY: ASTERACEAE (Compositae)

FOREIGN NAMES: (Eng) ARNICA

MAIN HEALTHY PROPERTIES

Arnica flowers have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and applied to the skin in the form of cream, ointment, balm, ointment, tincture or infusion alleviate muscle pain, reduce inflammation and heal wounds. It is frequently used in case of injuries, such as sprains and bruises.

Irma Gelashvili , lEPl №3 Public School, Rustavi, Georgia

Raspberries

Raspberries belong to the Rosaceae family. In nature, there are more than 120 species with red, yellow and black berries.

The healing properties of raspberries are recognized by modern medicine. Its berries are a source of iron, copper, folic acid, as well as P-active compounds, which black raspberries are especially rich in. And the high fiber content helps remove cholesterol from the body and stimulates intestinal function. They are used to prevent hypertension and sclerotic diseases in humans.

Mera Alina, ,,Horea, Closca and Crisan” Secondary School, Turda/ Romania

TYMUS

Field thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a species native to Europe that grows in hay, on hillsides, especially on anthills. It prefers places with a lot of sun and dry, stony and sandy soils.
Field thyme has an antispasmodic, antitussive, choleretic, antiseptic, antiviral, sialagogue, stomachic, cicatrizing, antidiarrheal, diuretic, antioxidant, anthelmintic, strong antispetic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, disinfectant, expectorant, sedative and tonic action;
The volatile oil has properties similar to thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Volatile oil from chamomile acts on the lungs, being used in the treatment of bronchitis, cough and whooping cough;
Thymol has a strong antiseptic action, stronger than phenol (because it does not irritate the skin). Thymol and carvacol have antibacterial and antifungal action. Thymol also has an anthelmintic action (especially for tapeworms and roundworms), diuretic, choleretic and intestinal antiseptic action;

Evangelia Lagopoulou , 33 Primary School Trikala , Greece

Balsam (Scientific name:Hypericum perforatum)

St. John’s wort (Hypericum Perforatum) is an herb known since ancient times for its beneficial properties. It is an herb that strengthens the body and stimulates the immune system. It is also used externally to treat wounds and burns.

It is a small plant that reaches a height of 80 cm. Its leaves are many, small, oval, pale green and have dark spots on the edges. Its flowers are gathered at the top of the shoots. They have five large petals with an intense golden yellow color. Flowering season is from June-September, collection from July-August and used parts, the whole plant.

                  Lily

Pîslari Claudia, Varnița Theoretical High School Public Institution, Republic of Moldova

      Lily is found in deciduous forests, especially oaks, bushes, meadows, in the regions of the plains and hills, it prefers fertile soils with high humidity. It is a herbaceous, perennial plant. It blooms from April to June.

     The leaves are harvested during the flowering period, but especially in the months of April-May, until the fruits ripen. The highest content in active principles having it before the flowers open. It is recommended that the leaves be harvested as soon as possible without the petiole during dry weather and dried in a thin layer, preventing them from yellowing.

    Diseases in which it is used: heart diseases, migraines of a nervous nature, neuralgia, headaches, dizziness. Popular uses: Against chest pains, in the form of tea made from the flowering stems in washing weak children, believing that it strengthens them. Flower tea is used as a leucorrhea.

Narine Galstyan, 24 secondary  School Vanadzor, Armenia

Thymus

The genus Thymus (/ˈtaɪməs/ TY-məs; thymes) contains about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbaceous plants and subshrubs to 40 cm tall in the family Lamiaceae, native to temperate regions in Europe, North Africa and Asia. Thymus species are particularly concentrated in Iran, attributed to Iran’s diverse climate and topographic/geographic location.

Thyme is packed with phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals.

These Thymus species are used for herbal tea, spice, and medicine.The therapeutic effect of thyme is largely attributed to these essential oils belonging to the terpenoids family. Thyme is considered amongst the most consequential medicinal plants due to its substantial amount of bioactive compounds

Elvan YETKİN, Kabaklarlı Primary School, TÜRKİYE  
 OREGANO
Thymus is a genus belonging to the Lamiaceae family.
Thyme is a plant with an average height of 20 cm and a lifespan of 6 years.
 Like Lavender, Rosemary and Mint, thyme belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
The growing season of this plant is from spring to autumn, 
and it blooms in summer. There are over 200 different types of thyme, 
but the most common is Thyme Thyme.
Thyme is grown in many different climatic conditions in many countries 
around the world (Russia, Poland, Switzerland, USA, Spain, France, Italy,
 Morocco, South Africa, etc.). The plant is grown for its aromatic leaves,
 which are rich in essential oils and used in cooking. Thyme essential oil
has been reported to have antibacterial, antispasmodic, diuretic, 
hypertensive, sedative and many other properties. Thyme essential oil is
 a respected product worldwide as it is used in many industries.
Thyme plant is one of the plants most visited by bees. Honey bee hives
located in thyme fields produce high-quality honey with a unique taste. 
Thyme honey is one of the premium honeys and can be marketed at high prices.
Some types of Thyme: Izmir Thyme: It is also known as ball thyme,
 cheese thyme, moth thyme and stone thyme. Izmir thyme, which is the most
 exported, is generally used in pharmacy.
Istanbul Thyme: Istanbul thyme is popularly known as black thyme. It is used in making spices and tea. It is also used to keep insects away from plants.
Toka Thyme: Toka thyme can only grow in the Sütçüler district of Isparta
 in the world. Toka thyme, known as Sütçüler thyme, is exported to many
countries including Europe, India, USA and Canada.
White Thyme (Alanya thyme): It is known as Alanya thyme. White thyme, 
which is used in the treatment of lung cancer with the carvacrol substance
 it contains, is mostly consumed in the form of oil.
Mountain Thyme: Also known as Syrian thyme. It grows naturally in mountains
and rocky areas. In addition to being used in meals, it is also consumed
in the form of tea.
In addition to these thymes, thyme species such as Mediterranean thyme, 
field thyme and wild thyme also grow in Turkey.

Emine Candan Dedehayır Kamut-Kadriye Faik Koparan Primary School/Istanbul-Turkey

Melissa officinalis

   Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic).Used in teas, cooking and to make Melissa essential oil, it’s been prescribed by doctors since the Middle Ages as a natural remedy to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, treat wounds and promote longevity. Today, its benefits have been widely studied, especially in Europe and the Middle East, where the plant originated.Lemon balm is a plant native to the eastern Mediterranean basin (Turkey) and found in all temperate climates on the planet. It exhales a sweet lemony scent when its leaves are crumpled. It is used in herbal tea, fresh or dried.

Maria Prantzou, Damasio Kindergarten, Greece.

Parsley

Parsley, or garden parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to Greece. It has been introduced and naturalized in Europe and elsewhere in the world with suitable climates, and is widely cultivated as a herb, and a vegetable.
Parsley is widely used in European, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine. Curly-leaf parsley is often used as a garnish. In central Europe, eastern Europe, and southern Europe, as well as in western Asia, many dishes are served with fresh green chopped parsley sprinkled on top.
Parsley is a source of flavonoids and antioxidants, especially luteolin, apigenin, folate, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.

Team Jalbă Doina Luiza /”G.E.Palade” Secondary School , Buzău, Romania

BASIL

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) – is a herbaceous plant, originally from India, Iran and other countries in Asia, being often associated with Italian cuisine as it is a basic component of typical Mediterranean dishes. It is cultivated in all countries as a spice and medicinal plant, belonging to the family of aromatic plants, the Lamiaceae family.” The plant is light green in color, strongly aromatic, with an erect stem, 30-70 cm high,…”Is cultivated for the special aroma of the leaves, which are used to flavor various culinary preparations. In addition, in traditional medicine, basil infusions are used to treat respiratory, renal, gastric and other ailments.”The basil bush can be grown for both decorative and practical purposes, to use its leaves in various culinary preparations. Moreover, popular belief says that potted basil in the house will bring luck and prosperity.

Is a highly valued aromatic plant, being used since ancient times for its benefits and properties, but also for its special taste. Many folk traditions are also linked to the basil plant.In the garden, basil can be planted from seedlings or seeds when temperatures are above 12 degrees. It is planted in rows leaving a distance of 30-35 centimeters between rows and 8-10 centimeters between plants in a row. Basil can also be sown directly in the garden in the first half of May, respecting the distance between rows and between plants in a row.”Basil is both one of the most beloved spices and one of those frequently used medicinal herbs.Basil is not only a popular remedy for ailments such as nausea and insect bites, but is also widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and other holistic systems of medicine.

Team Socea Magelona-Secondary School Borlești-Neamț Romania

DANDELION

It is a medicinal plant very often used for remedies, it is rich in vitamins and minerals. It blooms in the spring and the flower it is yellow. People make syrup and the leaves are goods for salads.The syrup can be put in the tea.It is an ideal remedy for coughsand and sore throats.

Kadriye BİLEN Bozköy İlkokulu Germencik AYDIN TURKEY

Studies have shown that ivy herb is beneficial for human health. The plant is known as a sleep regulator. Naturally, it can help improve sleep. It is also stated that it is beneficial for diseases that may occur in the intestines and stomach areas. Where Does Ivy Grass Grow and Found? The region where ivy grows widely is the Aegean. It is a medicinal plant found mostly in Manisa, Aydın and Izmir provinces in the Aegean region.

KATERINA KYRIAKIDOU

Arsakeio Primary School of Thessaloniki Greece

Our medicinal plant is: MINT

In Greek mythology, the mint plant was cherished by Demeter, the goddess of harvest, and her daughter, Persephone. Mint was used to treat gastrointestinal issues, bad breath, and insomnia in Ancient Greece.

Today, it is additionally used for treating bronchitis, headaches, influenza, motion sickness, and muscle pain.

Team Leman Kamer Ergene, Araştırma Geliştirme Eğitim ve Uygulama Merkezi Secondary School, İstanbul, Turkey

1.Linden

2.Hypericum

3.Lemon Balm (Melissa)

4.Dandelion

Antigoni Gavardina

1st Kindergarten of Evosmos Thessaloniki Greece

Greek Mountain Tea (Mountain Olimpos)

The primary active constituents of the caffeine-free Greek mountain tea appear to be phenolic acids, principally ferulic acid and chlorogenic acid and the flavone compound apigenin, and it is likely the latter which underpins the small number of published psychophysiological effects of Greek mountain tea in humans.

Hippocratis, the Greek philosopher known as the father of modern medicine, praised Greek Mountain tea and its benefits for the immune and respiratory systems.

Since ancient times, Greeks have used Sideritis herb for medical purposes and healing. Nowadays, in Greece mountain tea is consumed most often in the winter period to combat the cold and flu. However, even if the person becomes sick, the tea can help him to reduce fever and to stop the inflammatory condition.

The plant is recommended in the form of herbal tea made from the leaves as an anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antihypertensive, antispasmodic, antibacterial, sedative, and antioxidant. Also, it is administered to prevent anemia and osteoporosis.

Giovanna Caracciolo, IC L.G.F., Italy

ALOE VERA

Aloe is a plant that likely came from Africa. The term “aloe vera” translates from Arabic and Hebrew to mean a “true shining, bitter substance.” The succulent leaves are the part of the plant that’s most often used. The flower may also be used.

Aloe vera has long been used in folk medicine. It’s known mostly for being able to aid in the healing process of cuts and burns. It’s also known to moisturize and soften the skin.

When swallowed, aloe acts as a laxative. When you scratch aloe leaves, they make a bitter yellow liquid.

Team Elena Mitrescu- Theoretical High School Filipestii de Padure, Romania

Medicinal plants and their benefits

We talked about mint, chamomile, linden, thyme, ginger, lavender. We found out some benefits brought by these plants to our health, we smelled them and prepared a tea from each. Most of all we liked what we learned about

lavender and the aroma of lavender tea!

Team Isabel Fernández. CEIP. Suárez Somonte. Mérida. Spain

Chamomile

Chamomile also Known as camomile, is a plant from the genus Anthemis. Its name comes from Greek word chamaimelon, meaning “ground apple, because of its smell. It has white or yellow flowers, and over 100 species.

It can be used as a medicine or as tea. It has been shown to make rodents feel calmer, and helps make people less stressful. It is the national flower of Russia.

Caraway

Team Mihaela Elena Duman, ,,Traian Lalescu” Theoretical High School, Hunedoara, Romania

      Carum carvi or caraway is traditionally used for treatment of indigestion, pneumonia, and as appetizer, galactagogue, and carminative. Essential oil, fixed oil and many other valuable extractive compounds with industrial applications are prepared from caraway. Although, the traditional scholars used it as appetizer, while caraway was the main ingredient of anti-obesity drugs in traditional medicine. Caraway oil in combination with peppermint oil or menthol is used for treatment of functional dyspepsia in clinical studies. Caraway oil topically on abdomen relieves the IBS symptoms in patient. Although, the use of caraway oil is not recommended in adults under 18 years due to insufficient data, but it can topically use as anti-colic and carminative agent in children or infants.

Vantu Ana Luminita, Technological High School ”Trandafir Cocarla”, Caransebes, Romania

BASIL

Basil, the scientific name of Ocimum basilicum, basil is an aromatic plant originating in Asia, whose cultivation extends practically throughout the world.
Basil is an aromatic plant used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
Medical use: to improve the symptoms of indigestion, nervous states and can help combat insomnia and physical and mental fatigue.
Basil tea is a good remedy for digestive disorders and flatulence.
Culinarily, it is mainly used to season salads, pizzas and pasta dishes.

Team Anita Mikulandra, Primary school Čazma,Croatia

Narrow-leaved plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) is an edible and medicinal plant that can be found along roads, in meadows, lawns, and embankments. It grows in large populations. Root, leaf, seed and green (leaves, stem and flowers) are used for medicinal purposes. Plantain tea is used as a preparation. Plantain is harvested from March to September, preferably during the flowering of the plant. The leaves are dried in a thin layer in a shady and airy place. Plantain has an antibiotic effect, is a mild diuretic, has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect. Larger leaves can be used as first aid for bleeding caused by falls or scratches. It helps in the treatment of respiratory organs when mucus accumulates and in case of cough: dry for calming, and wet for thinning secretions and for easier expectoration. It cleans the blood, lungs and stomach, it is used for wounds that are difficult to heal, ulcers, insect bites. The seeds have a mild laxative effect and also act as a probiotic.

Team Dobrin Paula, “Stefan cel Mare” Secondary School, Alexandria, Romania

The marigold – a pretty, all-purpose plant with a wide range of medicinal effects. All of them made possible by the essential oils and resins trapped in the bright yellow flowers.
The friendly flower’s willingness to bloom is undeniable. Because its blossom shone in vibrant yellow and gold every month from June to October, the Romans called it calendula, referring to the first day of the month.
The main medicinal applications of marigold are skin conditions of all kinds, including contusions, bruises and varicose veins. Minor skin injuries and inflammation can also be successfully treated. Marigold ointment promotes wound healing for eczema and sunburns. The fresh flowers must be preserved in olive oil and then stored in a cool and dark place. After three weeks, the filtered oil can be mixed with wax to make the ointment. Decanted into a jar, the ointment can set and will now last several months.
The flowers lend a dash of color to many recipes, while adding a mild flavor to drinks, soups and pesto. The food industry uses marigold as a natural dye to give cheese and butter a more appealing yellow. The dried flowers are also put in certain teas to make them look more attractive. One culinary delight that is sure to surprise is fried marigold. Dip the flowers in batter sweetened with honey, then deep-fry until golden brown. The crispy titbits are served as finger food or in summer salads.
Marigold tea has many uses. Drunk three times a day, it alleviates cramps and aids digestion. It will also bring relief for nausea, stomach ulcers and menstrual discomfort. Tincture of marigold eases headaches and can help to facilitate sleep. The tea can be also used in cold compresses and baths as an anti-inflammatory and relaxant.

Team Elena Oprea, Secondary School Raciu, Romania

Linden tree 

Linden tree or Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of t
rees native to the temperate zones of the Northern
Hemisphere, Asia (where most species diversity is found),
Europe and eastern North America.
Lime trees are deciduous trees, reaching up to
40 meters in height, with 6-20 cm wide, veined leaves. The exact number of species is uncertain because
many of them hybridize spontaneously, both in the wild
and in cultivation. Linden has hermaphrodite flowers.
Pollination is done by insects (they have entomophilous
flowers). The color of the bark is green with brown.
The maximum height of the linden is 40 meters.

Team Enuță-Ștefan Ionica, Secondary School No. 17, Galați, Romania

      Chelidonium majus, the greater celandine is a perennial herbaceous plant with an erect habit and reaches 30–120 cm. The blue-green leaves are pinnate, with lobed and wavy edges, up to 30 cm long. When wounded, the plant exudes a yellow to orange latex. In folk medicine, fresh orange latex is used to remove warts. This effect is due to the synergism of proteolytic enzymes and chelidonin. It has proven bactericidal effects. Among the active substances contained, chelidonin inhibits mitosis and has antitumor effects. In the pharmaceutical industry, these substances are used to manufacture drugs for the liver and gall bladder.

Due to its antibacterial effects, it is used to make ointments, toothpastes or mouthwash. In the cosmetic industry, it is used as an anti-dandruff agent. Thanks to the active ingredients with a calming and regenerating effect, the plant is used in cosmetic formulas for irritated, degraded or dry skin. The plant is also used as a cytostatic substance and to treat onychomycosis and skin mycoses in combination with other plants with antimicrobial effects.

Team Voicu Corina Technological High School Aiud, Romania

Dandelion is a perennial herbaceous plant, often found in Europe and which has been used over time to fight various infections. For its anti-inflammatory, regenerative and digestive properties, among others, dandelion has been used for thousands of years to treat countless physical ailments, especially digestive disorders and liver diseases. Although the dandelion has a large number of properties, most of them are not known, so that in many cases it was used only as an ornamental plant due to its flowers. There are two different types of dandelion flowers, depending on the subspecies and both are edible in their entirety, but all are characterized by the fact that they have bright yellow flowers. In traditional medicine, dandelion has been widely used in the treatment of eczema and skin eruptions or certain types of infections, especially viral ones, but especially in pathologies of the stomach, but also for those of the joints. Dandelion is also highly valued as a culinary ingredient, as it is completely edible and can be added to soups, salads or infusions. Dandelion leaves, stems and flowers can be eaten raw and natural (in a salad, for example) or cooked. The root is usually dried, ground and consumed as a substitute for tea or coffee.

Team- Dushanka Josheva, OOU Dimkata Angelov Gaberot, North Macedonia

The black mallow has a stem up to 1 meter high and a very strong root. The leaves are placed on long stalks and have the shape of a palm,
and the flowers are numerous with a light purple color.
This plant grows along roads and near populated areas.

Black marshmallow contains vitamins A, B, C, E, inulin, fiber,
calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium and potassium.
This herb is excellent for treating various types of
inflammatory processes, especially in the intestinal
and urinary tracts and in the respiratory system.

Black mallow tea is effective, especially for inflammation of
the mucous membrane of various internal organs in the body.
It is effective for gastritis, inflammation of the mucous
membrane of the bladder, gastrointestinal tract and oral cavity,
as well as for stomach and intestinal ulcers. In this case,
a broth is made from the mallow leaves by first boiling the barley,
then cooling it and adding the mallow leaves. Many plants in the mallow family are edible, and are great for preventing irritation or rashes caused by angry plants. In the absence of tear fluid, baths and compresses with lukewarm black mallow tea have worked well.

Team Daniela Grecu, Sf. Dumitru Secondary School, Craiova, Romania

Rosehip (Rosa canina) is a perennial plant in the Rosaceae family, also known as wild rose. It is valued for its medicinal properties and for its fruits, called rose hips. The rosehip is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and.it is frequently found at the edge of forests, on hills, in plain and hilly areas, up to medium altitudes.

Botanical description
Appearance: Rosehip is a thorny shrub that can reach a height of 1-3 meters. The stems are arched and covered with thorns.
The leaves are oval in shape, with finely toothed edges.
The flowers are usually pale pink or white, with a diameter of 4-6 cm. They have five petals and a pleasant smell.
The fruits, called rose hips, are small, oval or spherical, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Their color varies from bright red to orange.

Maria Kontou, 20o Kindergarten  of Larissa , GREECE

Fennel and its seeds offer many health benefits and contain components that may provide antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and antibacterial effects.

Fennel plants are green and white, with feathery leaves and yellow flowers.Both the crunchy bulb and the seeds of the fennel plant have a mild, licorice-like flavor. Yet, the flavor of the seeds is more potent due to their powerful essential oils.

Grecu Cornelia Ana, National College C. D. Loga Caransebes, Romania

Salvia

Salvia officinalis, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It has been grown for centuries in the Old World for its food and healing properties, and was often described in old herbals for the many miraculous properties attributed to it. The binary name, officinalis, refers to the plant’s medicinal use—the officina was the traditional storeroom of a monastery where herbs and medicines were stored.

Salvia officinalis has been used since ancient times for warding off evil, snakebites, increasing women’s fertility, and more. Pliny the Elder said the latter plant was called salvia by the Romans, and used as a diuretic, a local anesthetic for the skin, a styptic, and for other uses. Charlemagne recommended the plant for cultivation in the early Middle Ages, and during the Carolingian Empire, it was cultivated in monastery gardens.

It is used as a diuretic, hemostatic, emmenagogue, and tonic.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_officinalis – cite_note-Kintzios-8  John Gerard‘s Herball (1597) states that sage “is singularly good for the head and brain, it quickeneth the senses and memory, strengtheneth the sinews, restoreth health to those that have the palsy, and taketh away shakey trembling of the members.”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_officinalis – cite_note-11 It was also used for hair care, insect bites and wasp stings, nervous conditions, mental conditions, oral preparations for inflammation of the mouth, tongue and throat, and also to reduce fevers.

Adina Udrescu,  Technological High School of Motor Transport, Baia Sprie, Romania

Chamomile is one of the most well-known plants with medicinal properties, being used since Antiquity to treat various problems and ailments. It is prepared either in the form of tea or tincture, but it is also found as an ingredient in a varied range of dermato-cosmetic products.
Chamomile tea is the option most often chosen by most people, having a quick action on the body and being easy to prepare. Here’s why you should drink chamomile tea and how you can do it in an effective way.
Chamomile tea: properties
Chamomile, also known as Romanita, is part of the Asteraceae family, being related to sunflowers and dandelions. The dried flowers of this plant contain over 120 compounds with beneficial effects on the body, including:

Alpha-bisabobol – is present in large quantities in chamomile flowers, being a chemical compound with an anti-inflammatory role. Studies show that it also has antibacterial, anti-irritant and hypoallergenic properties [2];
Camazulene – represents a compound present only in chamomile, this being obtained by distilling matricin, an element with anti-inflammatory properties;
Apigenin – is considered to be one of the most important substances found in chamomile tea. According to the information provided by the studies carried out in the field, apigenin has a supporting action in inhibiting the divided and abnormal reproduction of cells – thus, its effects are antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
In addition, chamomile tea also offers a wide variety of essential oils, but also active substances from the category of flavonoids, coumarins, spinoethers and terpenoids. This drink is also rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese or sodium, also containing vitamin A, salicylic acid and riboflavin.

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Due to its healing properties, sage is applicable for various diseases and 
conditions: 

sore throat and tonsils 
periodontal disease 
eczema 
poor circulation 
bad memory 
swollen lymph 
nodes sinus 
infections ear 
infections inflammation of the stomach 
intestinal disturbances 
night sweats 
unpleasant breath 
arthritis 
toothache 
headaches

Various preparations are made from sage, such as sage tea, sage tincture, 
sage honey, syrup, essential oil and sage poultices.


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https://www.vrtlarica.com/kadulja/

https://oppla.eu/casestudy/20397

https://www.vasezdravlje.com/biljna-ljekarna/ljekovita-kadulja-snaga-za-duh-i-tijelo

Team Plamadeala Rodica, Primary School „Spiridon Vangheli”, m. Chișinău, RMoldova.

Mint, marigold, St. John’s wort.

St. John’s wort is a medicinal plant, known since ancient Greece. As a folk remedy, St. John’s wort has been used to treat various ailments, even some nervous disorders. St. John’s wort is sold in the form of tea, tablets, topical preparations, but also liquids. For full benefits, St. John’s wort must be administered in specific doses, however, the natural product also has some contraindications.

Mint is a well-known plant that has a number of health benefits. These include soothing the symptoms of the common cold, promoting the health of the digestive system, as well as reducing the symptoms of allergic reactions.

Marigolds (Calendula officinalis) are plants that are part of the Asteraceae family, along with yarrow, chamomile, chicory, dandelion and burdock, among others. Marigolds have been cultivated by humans for so long that it is not known exactly where they originated, although southern Europe is the region most often circulated. The plant can be found throughout the temperate climate in many parts of the world.