| Do you have a test coming up this morning? An | | | | Europeans used it under their pillow to ward off |
| important meeting where you have to be your | | | | nightmares |
| sharpest and most alert? | | | | Zartar as a Brainpower Booster |
| Supercharge your brainpower, naturally with a | | | | Besides all the uses and qualities above, the Arabs |
| non-traditional breakfast or snack from the annuls of | | | | believed, and still do, that a meal containing Zartar will |
| history. | | | | bring to the consumer the added benefit of a clear |
| What is it? It's Zartar! | | | | mind, good memory, and steady nerves. |
| What is Zartar? | | | | Does it work? You could argue with history, or try it |
| Zartar is an herbal blend belonging to the Arab world | | | | yourself and decide. It's easy enough |
| since time immemorial. It is made from freshly dried | | | | Breakfast of Zartar |
| thyme leaves, but has several other additives, such | | | | You need to buy Zartar naturally, and it should be |
| as sesame seeds, natural salt, sumac, and depending | | | | found in any Middle-Eastern food shop. Such shops |
| on the blender, some other natural ingredients. | | | | are plentiful around the world. |
| The thyme leaves are ground, and has a flowing | | | | Since Zartar is consumer by the whole of the Arab |
| consistency when poured. In the Arab world it is sold | | | | community, any of their food shops will have Zartar, |
| by the kilo, but in the West in smaller packages. It | | | | or they can tell you where to buy it. |
| has a distinctive taste, and is eaten as described | | | | You will need some fresh oriental bread, either |
| below. | | | | leavened or unleavened, some extra virgin olive oil |
| What is Zartar's Qualities? | | | | and Zartar. Also, strong black tea or rich sweet |
| As Zartar is basically milled thyme, it has all of | | | | coffee can accompany the meal. |
| thyme's qualities. | | | | You will need two small bowls, one for the oil and |
| Thyme is used medicinally for arthritis, colds, cuts, | | | | one for the Zartar. Place a bit of oil in one and the |
| dermatitis, flu, insect bites, laryngitis, lice, muscle | | | | Zartar in the other. |
| aches, oily skin, poor circulation, scabies, and sore | | | | Now break off a small bit of bread and dip it in the |
| throat. Thyme, which is also widely used as a | | | | oil, and then quickly to the Zartar. Now eat the bread |
| seasoning herb and yields a medicinal essential oil | | | | and chew well. The taste is very distinctive, and |
| containing thymol this, is an important antiseptic and | | | | pleasant. Have a sip of coffee or tea. |
| even anaesthetic. | | | | Eat till you half full, and then stop. |
| The ancients all held thyme is high esteem as the | | | | In two hours, as the food is digested you will notice |
| bees love it for their honey making. More than that:o | | | | your mind is very clear, your memory open, and a |
| The Egyptians used it in embalmingo The Greeks | | | | new alertness. |
| used it as temple incense and as a bath additive. The | | | | This is a healthy and wholesome breakfast and good |
| believed it gave you courage when eaten.o The | | | | habit, Eat it often. You will be pleasantly surprised |
| Romans used it to purify their homeso Medieval | | | | with the result. |