Thyme, rubbed, organic - 100g

Thymus vulgaris L., leaf and flower, rubbed, controlled organic cultivation.

Indication

for bronchitis, whooping cough and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract

Use

As a tea: pour boiling water over 1 teaspoon per cup, leave to brew for 20 minutes, strain and drink 3 cups per day. Cure over 6-8 weeks.

As a bath additive: Pour 4 litres of boiling water over 500 g, leave to stand for 10 minutes, strain and pour into the bath water.

Caution. Do not use thyme in large quantities during pregnancy.

Herbal description

History
The healing power of thyme has been known for many centuries. Already Hildegard von Bingen recommended thyme for respiratory distress or whooping cough and also in older herbal books such as the Gart der Gesundheit (Garden of Health) or the book of the Italian doctor Pietro Andrea Mattioli, thyme was recommended for many complaints such as chest pains, to stimulate the appetite, for digestive complaints, for warts or for wound treatment. It was used as honey, pure, as a poultice, in vinegar or boiled in wine.
The title of medicinal plant of the year, which thyme was awarded in 2006, shows that thyme is still a versatile medicinal and aromatic herb today.
Plant family
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) belongs to the labiates family.
Colloquial names
Chölm, Demut, Echter Thymian, Garten-Thymian, Immenkraut, Kunerle, Roman Quendel, Spanish Kudelkraut, Welscher Quendel, Zimis,

Ingredients of thyme
"Essential oils (borneol, pinene, cymene, camphor, carvacrol, limonene, linalool, thymol)
"Flavonoids
"Tannins
"coumarin
"salicylates
"saponins

Medicinal properties of thyme herb and flowers
Thyme has a variety of medicinal properties. Among other things, it has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant, antipyretic, analgesic, appetite stimulant, digestive and immunostimulant properties. In naturopathy, thyme is used for these reasons, especially for the following diseases and complaints:
" bronchitis
"flu-like infections and colds
" sinusitis
" common cold
"whooping cough
" diarrhoea
" stomach problems
" Digestive problems
" Muscle cramps
" Joint complaints
" rheumatism
" impure skin
" fungal infections
" menstrual cramps
" gum inflammation

Application
In order to use thyme specifically as a medicinal plant, various forms of application and administration are available. In addition to fresh plant juice, drops or syrup, thyme can also be taken as a tea. For colds, it is recommended to use thyme as a supportive bath additive.