Thyme Plants
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Beautiful little Thyme (thymus vulgaris) is a mighty herbal helper for respiratory health, immune system, wounds, and digestion.
For thousands of years, Thyme has had a reputation as a healer and protector. It was used as an antidote to poison and a preventative of the plague.
Like Sage, Thyme has been used to clear the air - it's antibacterial & insecticidal and antifungal properties have been shown to remove unwanted airborne bacteria and pathogens.
Some studies are showing that Thyme oil is effective against resistant strains of Staphylococcus, and MRSA bacteria.
Thyme has also shown to be effective in treating candida in the mouth (thrush) and body.
Thyme is full of vitamins including Vitamin C,
Vitamin A, Vitamin B-6, iron, calcium, magnesium, and manganese. These
can help to boost the immune system and prevent colds, flu, and other
illnesses.
The essential oils plus antispasmodic, mucus-expelling, and cough-preventing actions in Thyme can help relieve coughs, colds, sore throats, fever and flu - helping to ease an unproductive cough, with wheezing, excess phlegm and mucus.
Thyme infusion can be gargled for sore throats and mouth infections, and taken as a tea during for lungs and digestion.
Used as a tea, Thyme was used as to ease colic and irritable bowel, to treat bloating, cramping, gastritis and diarrhoea. The component Thymol stimulates digestive muscle movements so that food is not held in the stomach for prolonged periods of time, reducing gas and malabsorption, and correcting the gut microbiome.
The antispasmodic qualities of Thyme (especially in the essential oil) can help to relax veins and arteries, which in turn lowers blood pressure and eases stress on the heart.
Thyme can be helpful in treating fungal infections, i.e. athletes foot.
Externally Thyme can be used for aching joints, muscular pain, lice, plus cuts & wounds - where it can speed up healing.
Thyme is a herb that is great for attracting bees, and the leaves are
thought to help reduce the problem of varroa mite, which is why thyme is often planted around hives.
Thyme likes a warm, sunny spot, free-draining soil and away from very damp, cold winter conditions. Thyme can easily take a good haircut to maintain new & bushy growth.
Organically grown herb in a compostable or recycled pot.
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