Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris
Other name: English thyme, summer thyme, winter thyme, French thyme, or garden thyme
Thyme plants boast extensive root systems and rapidly develop runners. Their four-edged twigs exhibit strong branching, progressively turning more woody as they mature. These twigs carry small, short, elliptical leaves with slightly curled edges. The color of thyme leaves is commonly silver-green, although this can vary depending on the specific variety.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antineoplastic actions
- Antiviral
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal