Juliana Savory
Also known as ‘Polikombo’ in Greek. A well known medicnal mountain tea which grows along the mountainsides in Greece. It is a small hardy shrub which grows beautiful pink flowers in summer. Cultivated for its medicinal properties. Grows well in a sunny position with free draining soil.
Also known as ‘Polikombo’ in Greek. A well known medicnal mountain tea which grows along the mountainsides in Greece. It is a small hardy shrub which grows beautiful pink flowers in summer. Cultivated for its medicinal properties. Grows well in a sunny position with free draining soil.
Also known as ‘Polikombo’ in Greek. A well known medicnal mountain tea which grows along the mountainsides in Greece. It is a small hardy shrub which grows beautiful pink flowers in summer. Cultivated for its medicinal properties. Grows well in a sunny position with free draining soil.
Health Benefits
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Polikombo has long been used in traditional Greek medicine as a natural diuretic. It helps support kidney function and bladder health by gently encouraging fluid elimination and detoxification.
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This herb’s spear-like pink blooms are packed with antioxidants that help protect the body from oxidative stress. These compounds support cellular health and may reduce inflammation in the body over time.
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Whether brewed as tea or added to food, Juliana Savory aids digestion with its oregano-like flavour and carminative properties. It helps ease bloating, cramping, and post-meal discomfort naturally.
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Bursting with essential oils, this mountain tea has antimicrobial and antibacterial effects that may support immune function. It’s a gentle herbal choice for those looking to stay well throughout the seasons.
Additional Information
Micromeria juliana
A very special mountain tea from Greece which is locally known as ‘Polikombo’ in Greek.
This beautiful herb grows wild on the mountainsides across Greece, very popular in Crete and is often found growing with wild oregano.
Cultivated for herbal tea with its many medicinal properties. It has a delicate oregano/thyme flavour and can also make a great addition to cooking.
it is a Perennial herb that thrives in full sun and in a spot with free draining, rocky and alkaline soil. Once established is very drought tolerant.
It grows pink, spear-like blooms which are bursting with antioxidants and antibacterial properties. Polikombo is also a well known diuretic and is known to assist with bladder and kidney health.
Is a very ornamental herb and looks fantastic in pots and will make a great addition to rock and dry garden landscapes. Plant anytime from late winter to early summer.
Harvest blooms when they are in full flower and dry in a shaded position to retain the essential oils.
Grows up to 35cm tall and 35cm wide.