Greek Mountain Tea / Ironwort (Sideritis spp.) is offered as dried flowering aerial herb for infusion and traditional herbal preparations. Commonly used as a gentle daily tea, it is valued for its aromatic, soothing, and traditionally digestive-supportive qualities.

Medicinal Profile
Ironwort is traditionally used for mild stomach and intestinal discomfort and for cough associated with colds. European herbal authorities recognize traditional use of several Sideritis species for these purposes, while noting that clinical evidence remains limited.

Traditional & Historical Context
Greek Mountain Tea has a long history throughout Greece and the eastern Mediterranean, where different Sideritis species have traditionally been gathered from mountainous regions and prepared as household tea. Several species—including Sideritis scardica, S. clandestina, S. raeseri, and S. syriaca—are recognized within the European herbal monograph.

Ritual & Folk Applications
Ironwort carries associations with resilience, endurance, elevation, and protection. Its mountain origin lends itself naturally to ritual work involving strength, clarity, perseverance, and connection with high places.

Preparation Notes
Best prepared as an infusion. European traditional-use preparations commonly use approximately 2–4 g of dried aerial herb per 150–200 mL of water.

Safety Considerations
Traditional medicinal use is generally described for adults. Consult a qualified practitioner if cough persists or worsens, or if digestive symptoms continue.