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While he doesn’t want to play favorites,
he does have a few herbs of which he is
especially fond. He loves St. John’s wort,
which can help regulate moods and has
antibiotic properties; tribulus terrestris,
which promotes energy and balanced
hormonal levels; and peppermint, which
he said is “beautiful.” He is especially
excited about the possibilities of
Mountain Tea. “The Germans have been
doing quite a lot of research lately and
there is a strain of it that helps with
dementia and Alzheimer’s disease,” he
said. “One of the two regions it comes
from is Kastoria.”
Zotis said he hopes people will not
only have an “enjoyable” experience
when they come to his shop but will
also acquire a bit of knowledge about
the exciting possibilities to create good
health. He wants people to know that
“there are other solutions. I came from a
world where I believed what the doctor
said only,” he said. “But once I started
exploring I realized that there are other
options available. Using these herbs has
kept me healthy and strong. I feel great.”
Zotis says he chose to open the shop
in Astoria because of his love for his
community. “I am a true Astorian,” he
said.
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