Pantry Add Loose Leaf Tea Flowers

Adding Loose Leaf Tea Flowers to the Pantry;

• 'Chamomile' One of the nine sacred herbs given to the world by the Greek god Woden 
• 'The Linden' from Zeus himself
• 'Chrysanthemum flower' representing manners and virtue, typical drank in eastern cultures for tired eyes... 

I find Culinary Myth and history absolutely fascinating, and have decided to share some little tid bits to get your imaginations going. Be enticed to explore more flavour as-well as your health, enjoy :D 

... Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Flowers, dried. Best used as a Hot or cold Tisane. The name Chamomile comes from the Greek word meaning "ground apple." Ancient Greeks called it ‘ground apple’ because of its smell.

... In Greek mythology chamomile was one of the nine sacred herbs given to the world by the god, Woden. Its history dates back at least to ancient Egypt, where Chamomile tea was prescribed as a cold remedy. 

... The Romans enjoyed it as a beverage, as well as an incense. Ironically, the name "Roman Chamomile" by which it is sometimes known, does not stem from this time. It rather comes from an arbitrary naming of the herb in the 19th Century by a botanist who happened to find some growing in the Roman Coliseum.

... Linden Tea (Lhlamur) dried. Best used as a hot or cold Tisane. derives from the Old English and German words Lind or Lynde and linden used to mean ‘made from lime wood’. It has been used in European folk medicine for centuries to treat a wide range of health problems. Depending on the species, their fragrance ranges from strong and sweet to quite rich. The dried lowers are mildly sweet and sticky, and the fruit is somewhat sweet and slimy. Linden tea has a pleasing taste, due in part to the aromatic volatile oil found in the flowers.

... There are many fascinating myths and healing traditions associated with lime trees, some going back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Celtic times and Europe with many especially associated with Scandinavia, Germany, Poland and Austria. The Ancient Greeks were already knowledgeable of many plants and they often named a plant after a divine, heroic or tragic figure and allocated a myth to each plant. These symbolic stories were used as a way to teach what could be learnt from each particular plant. Generally, myths about plants are almost always sublimated tales of deep anger, rejection, love or deep sorrow as felt by the human divine soul. They reveal that subtle spiritual dimension of the medicinal benefits of a plant and the human connection to Nature and healing. It also shows plants as the continuation of life after death and the immortality and rebirth of the soul once the body returns to the earth. Two Greek myths about lime trees - the first tells the story of Zeus and Hermes who decided to pay a visit to the land of mortals to see if they were behaving themselves. In disguise, they knocked on many doors and found that no one would give them shelter. Eventually, they came to the house of Philemon and Baukis who welcomed them. To reward them of their generosity, Zeus granted them their wish to remain together forever after they died and transformed Philemon into an Oak tree and Baukis into a tilia (lime tree) so they could be intertwined side by side. In nature, it is common to find oak trees and limes growing close to each other. The lime tree was also a sacred tree to the Celts and a Holy tree to the Christians. The second myth is of Philyra, a nymph whose lover was the youngest of the Titans, Kronos. One day the pair were discovered in embrace by his wife Rhea, Kronos instantly transformed himself into a winged stallion to avoid her anger and fled. Philyra was so ashamed when later she gave birth to a child half-horse, half human (it was Chiron the healer who has knowledge of medicinal plants) that she begged Zeus to change her form. He agreed and transformed her into a linden tree.

... Chrysanthemum flowers dried, light and golden. 
Used to make teas for bright eyes :D even with added
dragon berries and other Asian deserts.
The wild chrysanthemum is a leafy perennial, herbal
plant that has clusters of daisy-like flowers on its crown.
As a tea it is light yellow in colour with a floral aroma
and taste. Actually reminds my of Chamomile flowers.

... According to NASA Clean Air Study, he plants of
chrysanthemum have been shown to reduce air pollution.
In China traditional culture, Chrysanthemum flower is seen
as a flower represents maturity and far implied meanings.
Its literature records appeared as early as to Spring Autumn
Period 3000 years ago, like ancient literature classic Er Ya,
a book about expression in manners. Ancient poet Qu
Yuan praised the Chrysanthemum flower with his poem,
"Drink the early morning dew dropping from the lily 
magnolia, Enjoy the autumn Chrysanthemum Blossom 
at nightfall", and "Cymbidium in spring and Chrysanthmum 
in autumn, forever live till the doomsday!",with these poem 
Qu Yuan praised the noble character and chastity of 
chrysanthmum flower. For the precious characters of 
Chrysanthemum flower, it's deeply fonded by ancient 
Chinese folks, and enjoyed a fame of the four man of honour 
in flowers in Chinese culture, other 3 are known as Plum,
Orchid and Bamboo

... Thank-you, 
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In powerful health XxX

Pantry Additions;

• Linden Flowers, dried
• Chamomile Flowers, dried
• 'Chrysanthemum flower' 

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