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ORGANIC GROWN DRIED GROUND THYME
The thyme plant contains thymol as the most important substance - a substance with strong antiseptic and antifungal properties. It contains several flavonoids with antioxidant effects, and among fresh herbs, thyme is considered one of the plants with the highest antioxidant content. Thyme contains several minerals necessary for humans, such as potassium, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium and selenium. Of the vitamins, thyme contains group B vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamins A, K, E and C and folic acid.
As an herb, thyme is a very good liver supporter, helping the body to get rid of waste products. It supports the immune system, increases the production of white blood cells and increases resistance to foreign organisms attacking the body. Thyme effectively helps fight respiratory, digestive system and pelvic infections. It helps against diarrhea, relaxes the smooth muscles in the bronchial walls and relieves asthma, whooping cough, laryngitis, bronchitis and dry cough. For infections of the oral mucosa and gums, it helps to rinse your mouth with just 1% thyme oil mouthwash, which you can mix yourself at home. For chronic sinusitis, inhaled thyme oil helps to improve the condition. In the digestive system, it acts as an appetite stimulant and digestive aid. It also restores the intestinal microflora well after a course of antibiotics.
To use as a medicinal herb, you can brew thyme tea - place 1 tsp in a mug (250-300 g.). pour hot water over the thyme powder and let it soak for a few minutes. If the nose is blocked or the respiratory infection does not want to heal, add dried thyme to the hot bath water - it will help you relax and at the same time ease your breathing.
In the kitchen, thyme is particularly suitable for seasoning dishes from the Mediterranean countries. Due to its digestive effect, it is worth adding to fatty meat dishes. Unlike many other herbs, thyme can also withstand long cooking. The dried herb has a stronger effect than the fresh one.
Recommended quantity for capsules: up to 4 capsules per day.
The highest quality organic thyme we offer does not contain any pesticides, poisons or chemicals.