Thyme is a herb whose small leaves grow on clusters of thin stems. Grown primarily as an aromatic culinary herb it forms a mound 6-12" and 6' wide. Obviously low growing, it prefers dry, sandy and even rocky soils. It prefers full sun, good drainage and is even drought and frost-proof. This makes it a very easy herb anyone can grow, even inside year -round! Just remember to keep it trimmed back. Use cuttings of 5-6" for cooking, leaving 5' of growth for good health of the plant. This aromatic woodsy tasting herb is great on many types of fish, in soups and veggies.
What you might not have known about thyme is its medicinal uses!
At a time when antibiotics and drugs of synthetic origin weren't being used, thyme was actively being used by traditional healers to treat a variety of ailments- from coughing to nervous disorders! The many benefits of using thyme are:
*Immunity booster: packed with vitamins and antioxidants, helping to prevent colds, flus and other illness.
*Cough and sore throat remedy: the essential oils help alleviate the cough and sore throats caused by bronchitis, colds and flu.
*Reduces inflammation and speeds healing: thyme has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antiseptic properties which is why it has been long used for cuts, scrapes and bruises.
3-Ingredient Immunity Tea
This is excellent for a cough or sore throat also!
Take 3 sprigs of fresh thyme in 1 cup boiled water and let steep for 10 minutes.
Strain into a cup, squeezing a half of a lemon and stir in 1 tablespoon of manuka honey or raw local honey.
Sip and enjoy!
Thank you for reading.
Have a great day.
Judd
