Thyme has been used for medicine since the earliest of times. Its oil is a very powerful antiseptic containing the active compound, thymol, which is found in well known products such as Listerine, disinfectants, dentifrices and hair lotions. It’s also an effective parasite eliminator.
In ancient Greece and Rome Thyme was seen as a symbol of strength, power, courage and sacrifice, it was even embroidered on the togas of the generals. During the crusades it was given to knights about to go into battle to give them strength.
Za’atar is a popular middle eastern condiment, made from powdered dried thyme, roasted sesame seeds and salt.
Historical medicinal uses for Thyme were for digestive disorders, inflammation of the liver, bad breath, flatulence, whooping cough, bronchitis, asthma, sinus ailments, rickets, wasting diseases, tonic, nervous derangements, hysteria, nervous indigestion, nightmares, headaches, excessive menstrual flow, expelling retained afterbirth, treatment of inflamed or diseases uterus, mastitis, all swellings of the breast, infant vermifuge, parasites, abscesses, boils, mouthwash, mouth ulcers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cuts, bruises, and much more.
This is an awesome herb to amp up flavour, so use it often when you cook.
It’s not meant to be complicated to be well, nor is it meant to be expensive.
