Dear Reader,
Sometimes people surprise you as you do
not expect to find them in certain places, doing certain things. I
believe everybody likes to meet these people who passed the border of
ordinary and they succeed to become somebody with their own
strengths. How they did it? Who helped them? Who is behind them? From
where do they find that interior force to fight, to smile and to
succeed? This was my first feeling when I heard about Mrs. Miranda
Tringis, a beautiful woman, a special woman. Why? In my opinion just
because she has a Dutch soul and Cypriots products. And yes she puts
the stamp on everything she does: "Made in Cyprus".
Izzy: I am so surprised to find
a Dutch women here in the hot Cyprus, and more surprised to find out
that you are not only relaxing in the sun, as everybody would do, but
also hard working producing a large variety of Cypriots Products. How
did you become interested in plants and
herbs? Do you enjoy doing this for a living? Are there any rewards?
M.T.: My
interest in natural medicine started out of need, when my 4 year old
daughter was continually ill with respiratory infections, and each
doctor we went to prescribed antibiotics. She then became immune to 2
different types of antibiotics and her immune system was destroyed.
So I looked for alternatives, and found that a simple herbal tea
(thyme, mint and sage) with local honey, taken at the onset of a
cold, could stop the cold from becoming an infection. this encouraged
me to learn more about herbs, use them in cooking etc. and all of a
sudden the food tasted so much better with herbs! One thing led to
another and from starting out with one basil, one rosemary and one
thyme plant my husband and I created Cyherbia park with its herb
garden, maze and woodland. I studied and got my diploma as a
herbalist and did a coarse on organic farming. Now, 12 years on, we
have a successful business and what's more important, many satisfied
clients who have regained their health with the herbal teas,
tinctures and other products we make at Cyherbia. This is the best
reward.
Izzy: People now are more and
more aware of the necessity of using natural products. We are turning
back to nature and lots of your products are helping people to feel
better improving their health and life style. What can you tell us
about your special products? Are they really helping?
M.T.: I
can tell many stories of people who have been helped by our herbal
preparations. For instance, a man suffering from arthritis in the
knees and hips, walking with the aid of a walking stick and in
constant pain, decided to take me at my word when I did a TV presentation on the benefits or rose hip powder for arthritis. He started taking this supplement, started to feel the effect of it
after a few weeks like I said he would, and after some months of
daily use he threw away his walking stick! He still takes rose hip powder and hardly has any pain. Flexibility in the joints has
improved greatly too.
This
is just one of the many clients and visitors who have given us
positive feedback, about blood pressure management, detoxing, skin
problems such as eczema which are effectively treated with herbs,
diabetes, you name it. Nature has a healing plant for every ailment.
Izzy: On your website I've
noticed you have a large selection of herbs. Why would anybody choose
to buy herbs from Cyherbia?
M.T.:
At Cyherbia we grow the highest quality organic herbs, we dry them
naturally and combine different herbs to make special blends, for
instance for diabetes, detoxing, pregnancy, relaxation, energy etc.
Our creams, salves and other products with only organic ingredients,
no nasty chemicals or anything. The tinctures and extracts take 40
days to make to ensure top quality. We want our products to heal,
nourish and restore, so we won't settle for anything less than the
best quality. That is why people are satisfied with our products,
they do what the label says they do.
Izzy: Sometimes you feel that
Cyprus is a small island but still people have less time to travel
even "short distances" From Paphos to Avgorou – The place
of the unique Cyprus Maze. That is why I was so happy to notice that
all of your products can be ordered online. What can you tell us
about this system? How does it work and how soon we will have your
products in our homes?
M.T.:
It is definitely worth your while to take the trip out to Cyherbia
for the day, especially with children. They can spend the day doing
adventure activities in the maze, woodland and herb garden,
activities that will make them enjoy nature and learn in a playful
way about the herbs and wildlife of Cyprus. Adults love the
tranquility of the park and the relaxing atmosphere in the tea room.
Many
of our products are not online, as I keep creating new products and
focus more on the actual place rather than the virtual one. As for
the products that are online, you can order via email or phone and we
send via Akis express, which takes just one day to get to you.
Izzy: Many of us like to
treasure small pleasures in our life. One of your products can bring
smiles starting early in the morning. What can you tell us about your
gorgeous hand soaps? Is it possible to wash your hands using handmade
soaps entirely natural?
M.T.:
Our soaps
are made with goat's milk, grape seed oil and pure essential oils.
There is nothing better to put on your skin than that!
Izzy: As a woman I am of course
interested in cosmetics. Would you please introduce us to your world
of beauty? Which product would you recommend the most?
M.T: That
depends on your skin type. We make an organic moisturizing cream with
lavender, which is suitable for normal to sensitive skin and
especially good for skin with acne and blemishes. Our rose cream is
rejuvenating, the essential oil of rose assists in the regeneration
of skin cells. This rich cream is suitable for mature skin and
combats wrinkles. Our Aloe Vera face cream is for all skin types, it
is light and ultra moisturizing, suitable for even the most sensitive
skin types.
Izzy: There is any other product
that you would like to mention?
M.T.: Our
most recent product is a hair growth tonic, made with nettle, gotu
kola, bay and rosemary. It strengthens the hair and encourages new
growth, tonifying and nourishing the follicles. One very happy 'side
effect' of this product is that it increases alertness and
concentration, as it also stimulates blood flow to the brain.
Win-win!
Izzy: Very often I like watching
people's pictures, I like to capture a little drop of their soul, of
that moment when they smiled at the camera ... and they looked happy,
accomplished. It is just a second of their entire life caught in a
smile. This was what happened when I saw one of your pictures with
your two daughters. Are any of your daughters enjoying life as you
do? Building something for the future? What do you feel regarding
your life as a mother and a business woman? It was a happy "melange"?
M.T.:
My children are at a stage in their life where they will discover
what it is that they want to do, this is something they will discover
along the way. I'm glad I was a stay at home mum when they were
little, so I spent all of my time with them. Those early years are so
important and I'm glad I didn't miss any of it. Now that they are
older I can focus more on the goings on at the herb garden, but I'm
still there for them in the afternoons. This is why the park is
closed in the afternoons on weekdays. My family is and will always be
my biggest priority.
Izzy: At the end of this
beautiful interview I would like to say: "This is Cyprus. This
is your new home where you are building step by step an accomplished
life and a Brand - Cyherbia. How do you feel looking around you ?
What are your plans for the future?
M.T.:
I am very happy with the way things are at the moment. The public has
embraced Cyherbia, we've built trust with our clients and visitors
all have a great day out when they come to the park. Everything has
evolved naturally it seems, step by step. The park will show us along
the way what the next step will be.
Thank you very much for this
opportunity.
Lots of sunny days from Izzy the
Cypriot lizard!
Cyherbia – Organic herbs of Cyprus
Address:
Avgorou-Ormidia Road
Opening hours:
Wed- Fri 9.00-14.00
Sat-Sun 9.00-18.00
Webpage:
www.cyherbia.com
Contact pers:
Miranda Tringis
Phone no:
+357 99 915 443
Online shop:
cyherbia.com
E-mail:
miranda@cyherbia.com
