As the weather got colder and the winter months approached in Sakarya, citizens turned to herbalists. Products such as linden, chamomile and sage are the most preferred in herbalists, where sales are increasing. Emphasizing that winter teas should be consumed to strengthen the immune system before getting sick, herbalist Mahmut Sulak said that citizens’ interest in natural products has increased.
“LINDEN IS IN VOICE THIS YEAR”
Mahmut Sulak, an herbalist in Adapazarı district, said, “Citizens prefer plants such as linden, sage and marshmallow due to colds. Of course, we also recommend other natural products to protect them from different diseases. However, currently the most preferred product by our citizens is linden, sage and marshmallow.” “I advise our citizens to strengthen their natural immunity while preparing for the winter months. I recommend that they consume herbs and winter teas such as turmeric, ginger, hibiscus and chestnut honey.” he said.
“PRICES HAVE INCREASED A LITTLE MORE THAN LAST YEAR”
Providing information about the prices of the most preferred products, Sulak said, “This year, linden is in demand. Prices have increased slightly compared to last year. Plants such as sage, chamomile and marshmallow flower are also widely used against colds. Linden can be brewed and used against throat infection. Stomach gas.” Chamomile tea can be brewed and drunk in the same way. This year, the price of sage tea has increased by approximately 25 percent, reaching 30 TL per pack.
The reason for the high price is that there was rain at the time of collection, so the prices rose slightly. The price of chamomile increased by 25 percent compared to last year. “We are selling the product, which we sold in the range of 20-25 TL last year, in the range of 30-37 TL this year,” he said.
(UAV)