Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) - 50g
Description:
Thyme, also known as Thymus vulgaris, is a potent herb with a wide array of medicinal applications, valued for its powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Rich in essential oils (thymol, carvacrol, terpinen), organic acids (quinic, thymus, oleanolic), tannins, fatty oils, bitter compounds, saponins, resins, B vitamins, and ascorbic acid, thyme offers diverse therapeutic benefits.
Traditional and Modern Uses:
- Respiratory Health: Thyme effectively treats coughs and upper respiratory infections like bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, and asthma. Its expectorant and antimicrobial actions clear congestion and relieve symptoms. Many cough syrups and respiratory medications incorporate thyme extracts.
- Digestive Health: Thyme soothes digestive discomfort, relieving bloating, gas, and indigestion. It stimulates gastric juice secretion, improves appetite, and alleviates nausea and stomach heaviness associated with low-acidity gastritis.
- Nervous System Support: Thyme promotes relaxation and emotional balance, easing anxiety, stress, and depression. Its calming properties alleviate insomnia and migraines. The herb’s aromatic essence uplifts mood and promotes feelings of well-being. It's beneficial for pregnant women experiencing emotional fluctuations, fatigue, and morning sickness.
- Men's Health: Thyme-based drinks may support male reproductive health, potentially preventing prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Alcohol Dependence: Traditionally used to help manage alcohol dependence, thyme's bioactive compounds may induce aversion to alcohol consumption.
- Skin Health: Thyme's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties make it effective in treating acne, seborrhea, dermatitis, boils, and other skin infections. Compresses and baths help cleanse the skin, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
- Other Uses: Thyme has shown promise in treating anemia, improving memory (following head trauma), and addressing sexual dysfunction (premature ejaculation).
Usage & Recipes:
(Consult a healthcare professional before using thyme medicinally, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications.)
- General ailments (anemia, pneumonia, bronchitis, low-acidity gastritis, bowel issues, bloating, alcoholism, headaches, insomnia, nervous excitement, epilepsy, neuralgia, stress): Steep 1 tbsp of dried thyme in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes in a double boiler. Steep for a further 45 minutes, then strain. Bring the volume back up to the original amount with boiled water. Take 1 tbsp three times daily before meals.
- Alcoholism: Steep 3 tbsp of dried thyme in 1 cup boiling water for 1 hour, then strain. Take 1 tbsp three to four times daily. Note that combining thyme with alcohol can induce nausea and vomiting.
- Memory loss/head trauma: Steep 1 tbsp of dried thyme in 500ml of water. Bring to a near boil but do not boil. Allow to cool completely, then strain. Take 1/3 cup three times daily.
- Sexual weakness/premature ejaculation: Steep 2 tbsp of dried thyme in 500ml of boiling water for 2-3 hours, then strain. Take ½ cup twice daily 30 minutes before meals.
- Thyme Tea (digestive support): Steep 1 tsp (heaping) of dried thyme in ¼ liter of boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink warm, up to three cups daily.
- Mouthwash (for oral inflammation): Steep 4 tbsp of dried thyme in 1 liter of boiling water for 1 hour, then strain. Use as a mouthwash as frequently as needed.
Contraindications:
Individual intolerance. A minimum recommended course is 5 packs.
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