{ "id":390410351, "title":"Cretan Dittany (Diktamos \/ Origanum dictamnus)","handle":"dittany-of-crete-dictamos-origanum-dictamnus-20-grams", "description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCretan dittany - \u003ci\u003eOriganum dictamnus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon names: dittany, diktamo, eronda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis vital herb grows wild on the mountainsides of Crete, also at high altitudes in throughout the Mediterranean region. It was thought to be the panacea, the cure all to all that ails people, and indeed, it was so difficult to harvest on the rocky slopes because it grew in places that even wild goats could not traverse safely. It also possessed a strong vitality for physical use in medicine, symbolizing love and eternal health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCretan dittany is closely related to both oregano and marjoram. It can be substituted for marjoram although the flavor is not as strong. The dried herb can be used in pizzas, pastas, salads, omelettes, soups, and the like. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Said to aid menstrual cramps in women. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial to the overall digestive system, provides support by being a tonic and stimulant. Also aids in decreasing toothache pain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNervous system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relieves headaches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirculatory system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benefits this system and strengthens the heart. Also reduces fevers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegumentary system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrects pimples and abscesses when used externally as a poultice. Also beneficial for wounds and bruises. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespiratory system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports a healthy respiratory system, fighting flus and colds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCooling, somewhat minty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamphor, carvacrol (essential oil), limonene\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiuretic,  antispasmodic, styptic, antimicrobial, emmenagogue, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antidiabetic, antioxidant, hemostatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDo not drink Cretan dittany if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCombine with marshmallow root for an effective tea against digestive issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. 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