Organic Islands is a constantly growing, innovative company in the field of production and processing of organic aromatic and medicinal plants and herbs, with commercial presence in dozens of points of sale in Greece and abroad. The company was founded in 2010 on the island of Naxos and was the first company in Cyclades in this sector.
Our main goal is the creation of organically certified high quality products, which will meet the requirements of the most challenging consumers both in Greece and abroad.
Being pioneers in our field, we combine tradition with modern technology to produce unique top quality products. The unique climate and soil, the clean environment that characterizes the island of Naxos and the mountains of northern Greece combined with our certified organic practices, guarantee top quality herbs, extremely rich in flavor and essential oils.
The fact that Organic Islands has vertically integrated production processes, makes us capable of having complete control and responsibility for the quality of our products, from the initial planting of the herbs in our fields, until their final packaged form that consumers receive in their hands. At present we cultivate 100,000 square meters of privately owned fields with 16 species of herbs and citrus fruits, whereas for the processing and packaging our products we own two modern fully equipped units.
Production at all stages is certified by independent organizations (DIO) and the company follows the procedures and practices that ensure the health and safety of its products, according to EN ISO 22000: 2005 standards.
Lemon verbena – Organic Islands
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a plant that comes from Latin America and more precisely from Chile and Peru and used to be cultivated from the natives for its therapeutical properties and its scent.
It found its way to Europe with the Spanish sailors in the 17th century and got its other name in honor of the queen of Spain Louise Marie Therese.
Ingredients: Organic Lemon Verbena leaves
Beverage with a distinctive lemon scent. It has diuretic properties and enhances the expelling of excessive fluids resulting in the reduction of cellulite and detoxication of the body. It boosts metabolism and has impact in burning fat.
Traditionally it has been used for treating digestive disorders such as dyspepsia, flatulence, neuralgia, stomach and bowel colics.
It has been used for its impact against fever, as a calming for the nervous system enabling thus calm sleep. It has beneficial action when used as a compress for migraines and nerve pains.
Directions: For herbal tea. Add one teaspoon of herb per cup of hot water and steep covered, for 4-5 minutes. Strain and enjoy hot or iced, plain or add sweetener to taste.
In cooking it flavors salads, sauces and desserts. Can be combined with cold lemonade and can be used in many cocktails
