Thyme, also known as Thymus vulgaris or thymol, like so many other herbs, has some phenomenal properties that we all should take advantage of. It’s name is derived from the Greek work thymos which means courage or strength. Here are just a short list of it’s advantages:
- Fights memory loss: This vibrantly flavored herb helps to protect brain cells from aging prematurely. It also increases the amount of active omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in the brain. Omega-3 fatty acids can increase working memory, executive function, and mood, and decrease brain atrophy.
- Antiviral action
- Antiseptic activity
- Antifungal activity
- Antioxidant
- Antiinflammatory
- Antineoplastic actions
- Loaded with vitamins and minerals such as: Vitamin A, B (mainly B6 which helps maintain the GABA levels in the brain that act as a stress reliever), Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate (B9), and Vitamin E
- A great source of iron
- Great for PMS
- Acne due to it’s antiseptic effects
- The leaves of thyme provide a great source of potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium and selenium. The potassium content makes thyme also great for controlling heart rate, blood pressure and provides an important component of cells and body fluids.
Let’s watch this short video that explains these amazing health benefits
To use it in cooking or as a tea:
If you’re making chicken or turkey or even a meat substitute such as tofu patties lightly breaded and baked, cauliflower or broccoli florets (lightly breaded and baked) or even oyster mushrooms, rub about 1-2 teaspoons into the food….less if you don’t have a lot to season.
For making tea, boil your cup of filtered water and insert 3 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves or 2 sprigs of dry (or flakes in a tea ball). Let it steep covered for 5 minutes. Add your lemon, honey or whatever else you desire and enjoy!
Thyme essential oil is also great to use in place of the leaves. You can use 1-2 drops:
Use it to inhale for cough and cold symptoms. Also can be used on the skin with a carrier oil for acne. If the oil is taken internally just remember it is very potent and a fraction, even a drop can flavor an entire dish depending on your taste. All essential oils are potent so not much more than that is recommended. Do your research.
So remember if you suffer from brain fog😕, memory loss, want to amp up your vitamin B for your nervous system💪🏿, feel more relaxed, have a cold/flu, suffer from mucous in the lungs, low on iron, etc, I could go on more but you get the picture. Give thyme a try!
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