About Us
Our Story
Respond to a High Demand & Fast Growing Market
of Aromatic & medicinal plants, essential oils &
cosmetics made from plants
Professional experience and research culture of Hippocratic Essentials™, sparked of the ambition to create a modern processing plant for aromatic and medicinal raw material and an organization that will evolve based on intense scientific and professional knowledge and experience. Moreover, there is an accumulated experience on the field that helps towards the establishment of a modern manufacturing organization.
Company’s fully experienced staff and professionals of the primary sector, as well as the strong scientific background of our Research and Development Department, guarantee the high quality of all its products.
At the moment, our company is specializing in production, processing and promotion of dried rubbed oregano, oregano in bunch and oregano oil. Our full stock of oregano is produced in Thessaly (Central Greece) and processed by high-tech machinery.
In addition, close cooperation with machinery manufacturing companies guarantee the high performance of raw material’s processing. Our production therefore benefits from unique soil and climate conditions and high-tech processing procedures that help getting a final product of an extremely high quality.
Philosophy
Our philosophy is in line towards the development of Total Quality Management (TQM) culture to all stakeholders related with Greek aromatic and medicinal plants industry.
Quality chain in the aromatic and medicinal plants industry is a priority for Hippocratic EssentialsTM as it contributes towards the healthy development of sector’s competitiveness and economy in general.
Vision
Hippocratic EssentialsTM vision is seeing Greek Aromatic and Medicinal Plants to gain the position they deserve in the international market by providing recognized, branded and certified products.
Apart from the development of a modern processing facility for aromatic and medicinal plants, Hippocratic EssentialsTM focuses on the production of cosmetics and parapharmaceutical products of all categories, extracts, phytotherapeutic formulations of any pharmaceutical form and is strongly connected with the scientific community and fully harmonized with European standards and directives.
Hippocrates
Renowned worldwide as the “father of medicine,” Hippocrates was born in Kos around 460BC. It was he who freed the art of healing from the magical-religious conceptions of the past, rejecting the belief in the divine source of disease.
Hippocrates studied medicine at the famous Asclepieion on the island and, influenced by the wealth and efficacy of the local herbs, he developed a deep faith in the healing power of Mother Nature. Medical historians generally look to Hippocrates as the founder of medicine as a rational science.
Hippocrates collected data and conducted experiments to show that disease was a natural process; that the signs and symptoms of a disease were caused by the natural reactions of the body to the disease process; and that the chief role of the physician was to aid the natural resistance of the body to overcome the metabolic imbalance and restore health and harmony to the organism.
Hippocrates used approximately 250 plants to treat ailments and diseases, many of which still grow on the island. Although he lists plants without descriptions -he assumed that his contemporary colleagues and herbalists would be familiar with them- it is not difficult to identify the majority. However, much care and knowledge is required to trace the survival of his influence through the still alive, but somewhat neglected, tradition of folk medicine. By rubbing their branches and their trunks, or crushing their leaves to release their aromas, one can begin to get a sense of their medicinal properties. This is precisely how, centuries ago, people such as Hippocrates could, with careful observation, a love for their fellow human and an understanding of balance and harmony, release their patients from pain and disease.
Hippocrates lived a very long life and died at a ripe old age in the town of Larissa in Thessaly where the company’s fields and facilities are located.
Herbs in Greece
It is widely agreed that the Greek climate is ideal for growing herbs, which are to be found in abundance, flourishing on mountainsides, and green meadows, where they grow naturally.
When walking through the beautiful countryside of Greece, especially in Thessaly (the biggest Greek valley), it is difficult not to crush the wild carpet of herbs underfoot; they grow so profusely, giving the air an aura unique to Greece.
Loads of aromatic and therapeutic herbs grow in Greece, one of the richest countries in biodiversity. The herbs found in Greece today, are the same herbs gathered thousands of years ago in Ancient Greece, and their uses have remained unchanged, not only to flavour delicious Greek cuisine, but also for medicinal purposes. Many resemble each other, in flavour, aroma, and in appearance, but Greeks through experience and knowledge, handed down from generation to generation, know what they are looking for.
Grown With Love on Our Farms
Hippocratic Essentials processes aromatic and medicinal raw material
cultivated in more than 2000 acres
The Hippocratic Essentials Team
Dimitris Billis
MEng, MSc
Business Development and Exports Director
At Hippocratic Essential PC, exporting is not just about moving large volumes of products across borders.
It is about precision, reliability and respect—for our partners, for our products, and for the conditions that preserve their value.
Every order we deliver reflects our commitment to accuracy: the right quantities, the right packaging, and strictly controlled climate conditions tailored to each product’s specific requirements. Consistency and trust are not goals for us; they are standards.
I strongly believe that successful international partnerships are built through personalized service and long-term thinking. Each client has unique needs, and we take the time to understand them, offering flexible solutions and hands-on support at every stage of the process.
Our export and development team is always available to explore new opportunities, answer complex requests, and design agreements that truly work for both sides. Because for us, a successful deal is one where value is shared, expectations are met, and relationships grow.
We invite you to connect with us through our contact form and start a collaboration defined by transparency, responsiveness and mutual success.
Dimitrios Billis, MEng, MSc
Business Development and Exports Director
Dimitrios Stagiannis
MEng, MBA
Managing Director
As Managing Director of Hippocratic Essential PC, I perceive the production process not as a static sequence of technical steps, but as a dynamic, evolving ecosystem that must remain continuously aligned with modern technological and managerial approaches. My philosophy is founded on the integration of traditional knowledge and scientific rigor with digital innovation, transparency, and sustainability.
The incorporation of advanced technologies—such as traceability systems, automation of critical production stages, and real-time data utilization—enables the continuous optimization of quality, efficiency, and product safety. At the same time, contemporary managerial practices, including lean management, agile decision-making, and a culture of continuous improvement, foster an environment in which innovation is not an exception but a daily operational principle.
A core element of my perspective is the human factor. Empowering teams, investing in ongoing education, and ensuring alignment around a shared vision of quality, ethics, and responsibility are essential for long-term success. People are not merely operators within the system; they are active contributors to its evolution and resilience.
The ultimate objective of Hippocratic Essential PC is to develop a production process that does not merely follow technological and managerial advancements, but actively shapes them. Through this approach, we aim to deliver high-value products that are scientifically validated, ethically produced, and fully aligned with the expectations and challenges of the modern global market.
Dr. Kostas Stagiannis
MD, PhD, MBA
Founder
I founded Hippocratic Essentials PC with a deep personal conviction: that Greece’s botanical heritage—when cultivated with respect, supported by science, and empowered by technology—can compete at the highest global level.
My vision is to elevate Greek oregano from a traditional agricultural product into a globally recognized, high-performance botanical ingredient, trusted by the food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and functional health industries. This transformation is driven by three pillars: scientific research, sustainability, and full transparency.
At the heart of Hippocratic Essentials PC lies an integrated, field-to-market model. Through long-term contract farming partnerships, we support local producers while ensuring consistency, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our close collaboration with universities and research institutions allows us to continuously optimize cultivation protocols, extraction technologies, and product applications.
Technology plays a decisive role in my long-term vision. By integrating digital traceability systems and blockchain-based supply chain management, we aim to guarantee authenticity, data integrity, and measurable ESG performance—from the soil to the final product.
Ultimately, my goal is to build not just a company, but a reference ecosystem for Greek botanicals, where innovation, ethics, and international collaboration create lasting value for partners, consumers, and future generations.
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