Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris L.
Other name: garden thyme or common thyme
Thymus extracts are obtained from the thymus glands, typically sourced from young calves (bovine). The thymus, a crucial component of our immune system, consists of two soft pinkish-gray lobes arranged in a bib-like fashion, situated just below the thyroid gland and above the heart.
Medicinal Uses:
- Fighting acne
- Lowering blood pressure
- Helping to alleviate cough
- Boosting immunity
- Disinfecting
- Repelling pests
- Aromatherapy
- Boosting mood
- Culinary uses
- Preventing bacterial infections
- Helping to treat yeast infections
- Possibly helping against certain types of cancer
