Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
(Mint
Family)
Family)
Effects---an aromatic, warming astringent herb that is expectortant, improves digestion, relaxes spasms, and
controls coughing .It is strongly, anti-septic and anti fungal, antiviral, antiprotozoan, antioxidant
antispasmodic, antibacterial.
controls coughing .It is strongly, anti-septic and anti fungal, antiviral, antiprotozoan, antioxidant
antispasmodic, antibacterial.
Parts used---Dried flowers
and Leaves
and Leaves
Active ingredients---Essential oils, bitters,
tannins, flavones.
tannins, flavones.
Uses- Internally for dry coughs, whooping coughs, bronchitis, bronchial mucus, asthma, laryngitis, indigestion,
gastritis and diarrhea. Externally for poorly healing wounds, mouth wash and gargle for tonsillitis, inflammations
of the mouth and throat, pruritus, and dermatoses.
gastritis and diarrhea. Externally for poorly healing wounds, mouth wash and gargle for tonsillitis, inflammations
of the mouth and throat, pruritus, and dermatoses.
Home use tips- Essential oil is used in aromatherapy for aches and pains exhaustion, depression, upper respiratory
tract infections also for skin and scalp complaints
tract infections also for skin and scalp complaints
Culinary uses fresh and dried leaves and flowering tops are used to flavor soups and meats, makes mouth wash, a
fine tea, used to flavor, herb Used to treat coughs, and digestive disorders.
fine tea, used to flavor, herb Used to treat coughs, and digestive disorders.
Infuse 1 teaspoon full in 250 ml of boiling water steep 10 min.
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