Infusion
Group of plants that can be used in the preparation of infusions and herbal teas.
They can be used for therapeutic and medicinal purposes or just for the pleasure of a flavored drink.
Wormwood
Plant used for centuries as a repellent for moths, insecticide in general and as tea or spray to repel slugs and snails.
Wormwood "Powis Castle"
It is a hybrid between artemisia absinthium and artemisia aborescens.
Creeping Rosemary
Few people know the variety of creeping rosemary which is grown as an ornamental plant.
Lavender
Highly cultivated for the extraction of essential oil and widely used in perfumery and hygiene products.
Chamomile
The word camomile comes from the Greek term chamaimelon, which means "creeping apple.
Wild Teasel
Its inflorescences were used to card the wool, hence its name.
Lemon Balm
Widely used to ensure a good night's sleep.
Coriander
Coriander, is an annual plant of the Apiaceae family.
Echinacea
It is able to increase the responsiveness of the immune system.
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea acts as a natural antibiotic. It is widely used today in traditional medicine.
Lemon Grass
Plant whose popularity in Portugal earned a gold stars to two Portuguese brands in the international competition "Great Taste Awards".
Tarragon
Is a very typical seasoning in French cuisine.
Fennel
This plant is spontaneous in the Azores and Madeira.
St. John's Wort
It is perhaps the only Portuguese plant with the name of a region.
Hart's pennyroyal
Especially popular in Algarve, where it is used as an aromatic herb to flavor the stews.
Bowles apple mint
Has a scent and flavour similar to apples or pineapples.
Water mint
Have a strong and minty taste and exudes an intense perfume.
Pineapple mint
With a slight scent of pineapple, it is great to use in salads, fruit salads and juices.
Chocolate mint
Sweet and refreshing aroma that seems like the popular chocolate, "After Eight".
Spearmint
One of its most popular uses is as a medicinal plant.
Swedish Ivy
The most cultivated variety of this plant is Plectranthus forsteri marginatus, whose name comes from its attractive green foliage with white margins.
Swedish Ivy
Perennial plant that releases a pleasant and intense aroma.
Lemon verbana
One of the most popular plants used in teas in Portugal, earned gold stars to two Portuguese brands in the international competition "Great Taste Awards".
Marjoram
It offers sweet flavors of citrus and pine.
Myrtus
Its leaves have a scent similar to that of orange leaves.
Oregano
Rich in Vitamine C and essential oils.
Globe Amaranth
The flowers of this plant are conseideres an excellent expectorant.
Pennyroyal
One of the best known species of the genus Mentha. Its essential oil is poisonous and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women.
French lavender
The most popular product of this plant is honey, there are several regions of Portugal experts in french lavender honey production.
Elderberry
Elderberry is a medicinal plant widely used to treat colds or flu.
Pineapple sage
Presents hairy stems , tubular red flowers and a unique aroma of pineapple.
Winter Savory
It combines perfectly with all legumes.
Mastic thyme
Also known as pure salt, is widely used in cooking as a substitute for salt.
Common thyme
Used as a spice and as a medicinal herb, it is grown for thousands of years.
Orange thyme
Plant with a pleasant citrus aroma, similar to orange.
Citrus thyme
It has a delicious lemon scent.
Broadleaved thyme
It has extremely aromatic leaves and beautiful pink and lilac flowers.