Many housewives have thyme in the kitchen. Now it is mainly used in cooking, and earlier, thyme (the second name of thyme) was used to treat a wide range of diseases.
Thyme: properties
Thyme herb has a beneficial effect on the body, especially on the skin and teeth. Thyme oil contains thymol, which has antifungal and antibacterial properties, therefore, in folk medicine, thyme is often used for gargling, for bronchitis and bronchial asthma, and for whooping cough. Thyme can be used to make syrups, extracts, powders, decoctions, pastes, medicinal teas, tinctures or tablets.
Decoctions of fresh or dry thyme leaves help with joint pain, neuralgic diseases, sciatica and heart pain.
Thyme is very useful for the gastrointestinal tract, it not only helps to digest fatty foods, but also relieves enterocolitis, dysbiosis, fermentopathy. Also, thyme is a diuretic, choleretic and blood-purifying agent.
The chemical composition of thyme is very rich, so it is used not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology. This herb is ideal for treating weakened, thinned and damaged hair or perms.
Thyme: contraindications
Thyme has many beneficial properties, but it is not recommended for pregnant women and those who suffer from liver or kidney disease. Overuse of thyme for medicinal purposes can lead to hypothyroidism.
Thyme in cooking
Most often, thyme is added to various side dishes. A very tasty combination - potatoes with thyme. Thyme is often found in pasta dishes. It goes well with fish dishes and mushrooms.
Thyme is often brewed into teas that can be mixed with lemon for a stunning aroma.
