The pace of life in today’s society and the amount of information that floods our minds every day result in most of us having problems with concentration and memory. Our minds are so busy, with the stimuli so many that we find it difficult to manage.

Finding methods to deal with such problems or even to help our mind work a little more “cleanly” is important. Herbs that enhance memory and help the concentration and better functioning of the mind have been known for centuries and we are here today to rediscover them and bring them into our daily lives.

If we would like to single out three herbs that help in memory and concentration of our mind, these would be: Rosemary, Malotira – Cretan Mountain tea and mint or peppermint.

Let’s have a look at each one separately:

 

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

This fragrant and beautiful shrub has been known since antiquity so the traditions associated with rosemary are many. In ancient times, rosemary was a symbol of remembrance and an emblem of faith. According to tradition, shortly before the battle, Roman soldiers gave a sprig of rosemary to their best friend – comrade-in-arms, who would keep it with him as a sign of trust, friendship and memory.

 

The ancient Greeks considered it a godsend, a gift of Aphrodite and the students wore rosemary wreaths when they had exams, because it helped concentration and memory.

Rosemary is traditionally used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. According to folk medicine the leaves of the plant (fresh or dried) are used against inflammation, abdominal and stomach pain, convulsions, arthritis, gout attacks, rheumatism. At the same time, studies report the traditional use of rosemary for disorders of the nervous system, especially against headaches, depression, as well as a memory enhancer, sedative and relaxant.

In addition, according to modern studies, the carnosic acid contained in rosemary can protect the brain from various diseases related to aging and neurodegenerative conditions.

So this herb could not be absent from our collection! Find it here!

 

Malotira (Sideritis syriaca)

 

 

Malotira (a species of the genus Siderite) has been a special product for the Cretans since ancient times. The use of the herb against colds, the protection it provides to the blood vessels and the digestive system, but also its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, fungicidal and antibacterial action make it a powerful weapon in the hands of the Cretans to strengthen their body. However, studies in recent years have found out a unique and promising property of this herb that has to do with memory and Alzheimer’s disease.

Studies show that daily consumption of mountain tea can not only significantly stabilize the development of problems related to memory problems but in some cases also improve.

Our malotira is the herb that we have loved, but it is not only us! In Paris it has won its last gold award for its taste. You can see all its awards here!

 

Mint (Mentha x piperita)

The characteristic aroma of mint makes it one of the most popular herbs in the world, while its properties make it even more special. Beautiful and fragrant shrub has been known for its medicinal properties for many centuries.

Mint is cultivated in many parts of the world and its essential oil is sought after in the perfumery, confectionery, distillery, pharmaceutical industry. Traditionally, mint decoction is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, for the treatment of the common cold but also for the treatment of mild gastrointestinal problems.

Recent research suggests that mint tea significantly improves memory, making it an ideal herbal tea with a particularly pleasant aroma and beneficial properties for human health.

The combination of Mint with Cistus, is a blend that we call “Wellness” because the combination of the two really represents wellness for us!

 

 

Enjoying an herbal tea daily with one of the above herbs can offer us not only enjoyment and a pleasant mood but also a little “clearing” in the charged mind.

Adolescents, whose schedule and demands due to school and extracurricular activities are particularly intense, can take advantage of the properties of herbs by enjoying a cup of herbal tea daily. Older people who due to the years the mind has difficulty concentrating would be useful to include in their daily routine drinks that enhance memory.

Undoubtedly, in addition to the daily use of herbs that help the mind in concentration and memory, it is especially useful to include in our daily life other habits that help in this direction. Contact with nature is undoubtedly a particularly enjoyable activity that relaxes the mind and body, acting as a valuable ally of those we want to achieve!

 

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