Chrysanthemum balsamita

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Καλὸν δὲ καὶ γέροντι μανθάνειν σοφά → Addiscere aliquid digna res etiam seni → Auch einem Greis ist etwas Weises lernen Zier

Menander, Monostichoi, 297

Latin > Greek

βάλσαμον, δαμασῶμα

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Tanacetum balsamita (or Chrysanthemum balsamita) is a perennial temperate herb known as costmary, alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, or mint geranium. A fragrant plant native to southern Europe and western Asia, it has been used over centuries for culinary, aromatic, and traditional medicine purposes