Cretan Dittany
A rare mountain tea native to the Greek island of Crete. Locally known as ‘Diktamo’ and ‘Erontas’. Prized for its healing properties and stunning clusters of variegated pink flowers. Will thrive in free draining soil both in pots and the ground.
A rare mountain tea native to the Greek island of Crete. Locally known as ‘Diktamo’ and ‘Erontas’. Prized for its healing properties and stunning clusters of variegated pink flowers. Will thrive in free draining soil both in pots and the ground.
A rare mountain tea native to the Greek island of Crete. Locally known as ‘Diktamo’ and ‘Erontas’. Prized for its healing properties and stunning clusters of variegated pink flowers. Will thrive in free draining soil both in pots and the ground.
Health Benefits
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Cretan Dittany is globally recognised for its natural antibacterial and antimicrobial compounds. Used in traditional medicine and modern pharmaceuticals, it supports immune health and can help fight infections.
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Traditionally sipped as a tea, Diktamo is known to soothe digestive discomfort and reduce bloating. Its gentle yet effective properties make it a go-to herbal remedy for calming the gut.
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This fragrant herb has long been used to ease symptoms of colds, coughs, and sore throats. Its soothing vapours and antibacterial action help clear the airways and reduce irritation naturally.
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Dittany tea is also appreciated for its calming aroma and grounding effects. Often enjoyed in the evening, it promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and supports mental clarity without caffeine.
Additional Information
Origanum dictamnus
This magical herb is native and only found on the famous Greek island of Crete.
Diktamo is a Cretan delicacy and a very hard to find and forage herb in the wild! It only grows in between cracks and gaps along the rigid mountainsides in Crete.
It is a prized for its antibacterial properties which pharmaceutical companies worldwide still use to this day.
Most commonly used as a healing herbal tea, It is however part of the Lamiaceae family, and smells like its cousin oregano so can be used in cooking similarly.
It has delicate pale green foliage which have a unique fluffy texture which looks amazing as ground cover or on rocky garden landscapes. It also does really well in pots and containers.
A perennial herb that really looks after itself once established in the right spot.
Originating from the rocky mountains it will thrive and show its full potential when planted on inclined or raised beds which enable it to hang and take over the edges.
Plant in full or part sun it is not fussed, but be sure to plant in a spot with free draining, rocky and alkaline soil.
Grows around 20-25cm tall before blooming and will throw runner stems along the ground, Can spread around to about 60cm.