Just priceless stuff.
Thyme has antiseptic, antispasmodic, antibiotic, antiviral, fungicidal, bactericidal and expectorant properties which make it able to kill germs, boost immunity, help the body flush out toxins, improve resistance to alien organisms and contribute to the formation of white blood cells.
Its name comes from the Greek word "thymos", which means" perfume", so it is not surprising that its aroma is so powerful and insightful.
Health benefits of thyme
Treatment of respiratory infections is one of the most common uses of thyme. As an effective pulmonary disinfectant, it is useful for sore throat, asthma, cough, whooping cough, bronchitis, laryngitis, infections of the chest, throat and nose.
Inhale thyme oil to treat infections such as chest or nose infections and use it to rinse your mouth and treat oral and gum infections.
After one German study, most researchers now believe that the secret to cough medicine is the local effect of essential oil on the respiratory tract.
Other data indicate that essential oils act as expectorants and to increase mucus secretions to relieve dry cough.
It is recommended to inhale small amounts, as too strong provides the opposite effect.
Thyme is also used to treat physical and psychological weakness, for example, to restore strength after illness. It is effective against depression, chronic fatigue and poor concentration.
Thyme also improves circulation, enhances memory, balances the mind and body and increases too low blood pressure.
As a powerful antibacterial and antiseptic agent, thyme essential oil is widely used in hand disinfection solutions prior to surgery. It can destroy Staphylococcus at a dilution of 1,000 times. According to a study conducted in France, this is one of the few essential oils that kill 90% of bacteria within three hours when used as an evaporator.
Type of use
It is an ingredient of natural hand sanitizers
Kills nail fungus
Kills parasites
It is used to treat candidiasis and vaginitis
For the treatment of athlete's foot apply oil on the affected area, protecting it with a fat cream
It helps to treat infections of the urinary tract and bladder, as it acts as a mild diuretic
Use a diluted oil or chopped herbs for the treatment of insect bites
Add thyme to the hot compress to relieve muscle aches and gout, arthritis, lumbosacral radiculitis, sports injuries and rheumatic pains.
Use it as a hair tonic or face wash to treat pimples and warts
Use it in the bath to stimulate the weak menstruation and during periods of their absence
Use 1% solution as an antibacterial agent
It has been shown that thymol, a compound found in the air of thyme stimulates blood flow to the skin and promotes healing
Thymol increases the amount of healthy fats in cell membranes
Thyme repels insects