Thymus vulgaris is a flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. Thyme is cultivated in most of the European countries, together with France, Svizzera, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Portuguese Republic and Ella’s.Thyme has been used medicinally for thousands of years.
Thyme has been thought of to be antiseptic, antimicrobial, medication, astringent, anthelmintic, medicinal drug, carminative, disinfectant, medicinal drug and tonic.
Thyme is incredibly useful in cases of assorted intestinal infections and infestations, like hookworms, ascarids, gram-positive and gram-negative bacterium, fungi and yeasts as well as Candida albicans.
Thyme may also improve liver functioning, and act as an appetite stimulant. It will be used in treatment of cartilaginous tube, bronchial and urinary infections.
It is used for skin issues like oily skin, sciatica, acne, dermatitis, skin condition and bug bites. In aromatherapy, the distinct types, thymol, ‘red thyme oil’, linalol kind for its terribly light so action and thuyanol for antiviral properties are used.
The herb is also a rich source of many important vitamins such as B-complex, folic acid, beta carotene, vitamin A, K, E and C
Health benefits of thyme
- Keeps bone healthy
- Reduce cholesterol
- Fighting infections
- Fighting with stress
- Good for skin health
- Fights sore throat
- Improves mood
- Promotes hair growth
- Treats muscle cramps
- Treats acne
Home remedies of thyme
Thyme tea for cough
Ingredients
Thyme – half teaspoon
One cup of boiling water
Method
Boil one cup of water, remove from heat, add thyme and let sit.
Now covered for 15-20 minutes.
Strain it and add honey.
Enjoy and drink it.
Try this tea for twice a day.
Homemade thyme hair mask for silky hair
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon of thyme leaves
2 cups of boiling water
Method
Combine one teaspoon of rosemary leaves, one teaspoon of thyme leaves in a bowl.
Pour two cups of boiling water, add over the herbs and let sit until cool.
Strain into a clean container.
Use after shampoo in the shower as a leave in rinse.
Thyme for fatigue
Ingredients
Handful of thyme
Method
Put a handful of fresh thyme in your bath water.
Relax in the bath for 10 minutes.
