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Thyme (common thyme)
Thymus vulgaris
This page contains information on thyme and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as dandruff and hair-loss, gout, arthritis and gout. It also helps to remove uric acid crystals from joints.
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Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
Family |
Lamiaceae |
Genus and specie |
Thymus vulgaris |
Common and garden thyme.
Thyme is a variable shrub with white to purple flowers. Some plants have variegated leaves and grow to about 25 cm in height.
The leaves, flowering tops and essential oil are used.
It is a warming herb that is astringent, aromatic, anti-septic, and anti-fungal. It helps to improve digestion, relax spasms and controls coughing.
- Internal use
- The herb is used internally for respiratory problems and is successful in treating dry and whooping cough, bronchitis, excess bronchial mucus, asthma and laryngitis. It can also be used for indigestion, gastritis, and diarrhea.
- External use
- Thyme can be used externally for tonsillitis, gum disease, rheumatism, arthritis and fungal infections.
- It is often used to invigorate and stimulate hair growth. It is used as a tonic for hair and to help treat dandruff and hair loss.
- Aromatherapy and essential oil use
- This essential oil will bolster the nerves and help with concentration.
- Thyme essential oil will boost the immune system and help fight colds, flu, coughs and sore throat, including laryngitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis and asthma.
- Since it helps remove uric acid, it is good to use in gout, arthritis and rheumatism, while further stimulating the digestion and urinary tract.
- Thyme essential oil is not really used in skin care, but is sometimes used to treat dandruff and hair-loss.
- It has anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericide, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge properties.
The fresh herb should not be used in pregnancy. The essential oil must be used in low concentrations and can easily irritate the skin and mucus membranes - so do not use in a bath. Not to be used when suffering from high blood pressure.
To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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