Kazdagi Endemic Plants

There are many endemic plants in our country, which consists of climate diversity and land differences. One of the best examples of endemic plant richness is Kaz Mountains. There are 32 different endemic plants on Mount Ida (Ida Mountains), which makes a name for itself with its oxygen quality, thermal water springs, waterfalls, animal diversity and streams.

Some of these endemic plants are used as medicinal plants for diseases as well as their natural beauty. Let's examine the 3 most used medicinal endemic plants together.

Sarıkız Stream

The plant known as Sideritis Trojana Ehrend in Latin and Mountain Tea in the region; It is good for gum diseases and colds.

Kazdagi Fir

It is the genus of the fir family that gives the most conifers. Abies Equi Trojani is known all over the world by its Latin name. Due to its antiseptic effect, it is used by making an ointment to heal wounds in the area. When fresh cones and leaves are boiled and drunk, it has a healing property for respiratory diseases.

Centaury

Famous for its rapid healing of wounds, Kazdağı St. John's Wort is the medicinal plant of the region. It is a proven drug in shingles. It is also known to have a relieving effect on joint pain with its oil.

The height of the Kaz Mountains offers us unique plants that only grow in this region. These plants show us once again how important they are with their uniqueness and the benefits they provide to humanity.

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