Cypres

Cipres, helend kruid, kythera

Even though it is found as uncultivated, in many cases it appears as ornamental plant in gardens and fields where it is used as windbreak and also in cemeteries as it happens all over Greece. Boiled cypress cones and lentisk tufts in water after shampooing is a folk medicine against hair loss.

Wetenschappelijke naam: Cupressus sempervirens

Familie: Cupressaceae

Kythera Naam: Kyparissi

Naam in andere plaatsen in Griekenland: Kyparissi

Collectie: Cypress cones are collected when they are still green and they are used to make drinks.  Tree branches are also useful.

Eigenschappen: Cypress cone drink stops hair loss if it is taken after frequent shampooing and it scent extinguishes insects like mosquitoes and flies.