Botanicals & Natural substances
Greek Mountain Tea
Introduction to Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis Scardica)
Greek Mountain Tea, derived from the Sideritis plant, is a traditional herbal tea known for its rich content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and essential oils (1). Widely consumed in the Mediterranean region, it has been praised for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties (2). Preliminary studies suggest that Greek Mountain Tea may support cognitive function and healthy aging (3).
Role in Brain Health
The polyphenols and flavonoids in Greek Mountain Tea are associated with supporting brain health by addressing oxidative stress, a factor linked to overall brain aging (2). It may also promote healthy cerebral blood flow, supporting oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain (3). Additionally, research suggests it may help maintain the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, the brain’s natural protective shield, under normal environmental and metabolic conditions.
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Core Benefits and Claims
- Supports healthy blood flow and oxygenation, which may contribute to cognitive performance (3).
- May support neurotransmitter function, potentially aiding focus, mood, and memory (4).
- Helps promote information processing: supports mental clarity and speed (3, 5).
- Glial cell support: Strengthens astrocytes to support neurons, clear waste, and maintain neural health (6).
Resources
1. Todorova M, Trendafilova A. Sideritis scardica Griseb., an endemic species of Balkan peninsula: traditional uses, cultivation, chemical composition, biological activity. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014 Mar 14;152(2):256-65. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.01.022. Epub 2014 Jan 30. PMID: 24487281.
2. Ververis A, Ioannou K, Kyriakou S, Violaki N, Panayiotidis MI, Plioukas M, Christodoulou K. Sideritis scardica Extracts Demonstrate Neuroprotective Activity against Aβ25-35 Toxicity. Plants (Basel). 2023 Apr 20;12(8):1716. doi: 10.3390/plants12081716. PMID: 37111938; PMCID: PMC10142657.
3. Wightman EL, Jackson PA, Khan J, Forster J, Heiner F, Feistel B, Suarez CG, Pischel I, Kennedy DO. The Acute and Chronic Cognitive and Cerebral Blood Flow Effects of a Sideritis scardica (Greek Mountain Tea) Extract: A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Groups Study in Healthy Humans. Nutrients. 2018 Jul 24;10(8):955. doi: 10.3390/nu10080955. PMID: 30042362; PMCID: PMC6116054.
4. Knörle R. Extracts of Sideritis scardica as triple monoamine reuptake inhibitors. J Neural Transm (Vienna). 2012 Dec;119(12):1477-82. doi: 10.1007/s00702-012-0824-9. Epub 2012 May 24. PMID: 22622367.
5. Wightman EL, Jackson PA, Khan J, Forster J, Heiner F, Feistel B, Suarez CG, Pischel I, Kennedy DO. The Acute and Chronic Cognitive and Cerebral Blood Flow Effects of a Sideritis scardica (Greek Mountain Tea) Extract: A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Groups Study in Healthy Humans. Nutrients. 2018 Jul 24;10(8):955. doi: 10.3390/nu10080955. PMID: 30042362; PMCID: PMC6116054.
6. Hofrichter J, Krohn M, Schumacher T, Lange C, Feistel B, Walbroel B, Pahnke J. Sideritis spp. Extracts Enhance Memory and Learning in Alzheimer's β-Amyloidosis Mouse Models and Aged C57Bl/6 Mice. J Alzheimers Dis. 2016 May 31;53(3):967-80. doi: 10.3233/JAD-160301. PMID: 27258424; PMCID: PMC4981905.
