{"product_id":"2940046162790","title":"Thyme \u0026 Oregano, Healing and Cooking Herbs, And more than 30 Ways To Use Them","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme and Oregano: two of the most famous Mediterranean herbs! Learn how to use their powerful properties.\u003cbr\u003eThyme is well known as the plant with the most pharmaceutical and therapeutic properties.\u003cbr\u003eIn ancient Greece thyme was burned as an offering to the gods and, according to a legend, it was born from the tears of the Beautiful Helen (Helen of Troy). Since the era of Homer, thyme has been a symbol of strength and bravery.\u003cbr\u003eRoman soldiers used it to become stronger and vigorous.\u003cbr\u003eThe Egyptians used thyme for its aromatic qualities and also in the mummification process.\u003cbr\u003eThe Sumerians, knew thyme 5500 years ago, and used it as a spice and as a medicine.\u003cbr\u003eOregano is an excellent medicine, although pharmaceutical companies are not interested in it because it is very cheap.\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Greek mythology, Aphrodite created oregano to make people's lives happier.\u003cbr\u003eIn ancient times, the newlyweds were crowned with garlands of oregano, to have a happy life. It was also cultivated close to the tombs, so the spirits of the dead have peace and tranquility.\u003cbr\u003eGreeks and Egyptians used oregano mostly as a preservative, as an antidote to poisons and as a remedy for skin diseases and infections.\u003cbr\u003eIn the Middle Ages people chewed oregano leaves for indigestion, rheumatism, toothache and coughs.\u003cbr\u003eThe British used to smoke oregano. In America, oregano became known after the Second World War, when American soldiers learned and loved this herb after their invasion in Italy in 1943.\u003cbr\u003eThyme and Oregano have always been two of the main medicinal herbs, the “guards of health”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evagelia Karageorge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156256964848,"sku":"2940046162790","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046162790_p0.jpg?v=1763999464","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046162790","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}