Aromatic herbs from Alt Urgell
The tradition of collecting aromatic and medicinal herbs in the Pyrenees began with the trementinaires, women who were engaged in this activity during the second half of the nineteenth century and the first of the twentieth, and who still survive today in the form of family businesses.
Juniper, chamomile, rosemary, savory, rock tea, lavender, king's crown, oregano, valerian... They are herbs that are harvested during spring, summer and early autumn. Once sorted and cleaned, they are dried in a dark, dry place or, where appropriate, ointments and oils are prepared, especially in the case of medicinal herbs. Herbs for infusions are presented in small bags and those intended for cooking, in glass jars.
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Productes de la terra
Aromatic herbs, honey, seasonings and sauces
Season calendar
- GEN
- Feb
- Sea
- Apr
- Never
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- THIRST
- OCT
- nov
- From
Complementary information
They are sold to herbalists throughout Catalonia.
Attributes and nutritional properties
Aromatic herbs are used both for their gastronomic qualities and for the beneficial effects they can bring to the body. They have a wide variety of properties, depending on the herb we choose: they facilitate digestion, avoid or reduce gastrointestinal gases, prevent the growth of microorganisms, facilitate the elimination of excess fluids...
