Abstract
The Greek ecosystems consist of a variety of plant species, of which a large percentage
have aromatic and medicinal properties. Aromatic and medicinal plants play an
important role in the health of people worldwide, especially in developing countries.
The present review focuses on Sideritis spp. that is an important plant with an increased
attention in the last years for its wide range of uses and especially due to its medicinal
properties. The location and conditions of the areas that can be used for its cultivation
should be similar to those of its natural habitat in order to keep the product quality. It
is important to mention that both the yield and the lifetime of the crop depend to a large
extent on cultivation care. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that Sideritis spp. fetch an
auspicious potential for improvement of memory in healthy adults as well as in
dementia patients. Currently, the demand for these plants and their derivatives has
increased because they are natural, eco-friendly and generally recognized as safe
products with high economic value. Therefore, it comprises an important commodity
for extensive cultivation in Greece in the near future. Hence, this emphasizes the need
of extensive study for reporting the additional information on the aromatic and
medicinal importance of Sideritis spp.
Alexandra D, Elpiniki Skouf, Christos Mylona, Rafailia Germani, Nicholaos G. . (2019) Cultivation and utilization of "Greek mountain tea" (Sideritis spp.): current knowledge and future challenges, Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Volume 7, Issue 2.
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