Botanical name: Thymus Vulgaris
Belonging to the mint family, Thymus vulgaris is a versatile herb widely encountered in the wild and cultivated in garden beds across the globe. This aromatic and woody herb has a rich history of enhancing the flavor and preserving foods and beverages for countless centuries. In medieval times, thyme leaves symbolized courage, while in ancient Greece, they represented the virtues of grace and bravery. Dried thyme leaves can be seamlessly integrated into culinary recipes, brewed as thyme tea, or blended into herbal syrups.
Medicinal Uses:
- Mouth for bronchitis
- Whooping cough
- Sore throat
- Colic
- Arthritis
- Upset stomach
- Stomach pain (gastritis)
- Diarrhea
- Bedwetting
- A movement disorder in children (dyspraxia)
- Intestinal gas (flatulence)
- Parasitic worm infections
- Skin disorders
