Thyme is an aromatic herb in the mint family, that is used as a spice and herbal medicine.
It has about 350 species, there are 14 species of aromatic and perennial plants.This genus is very close to Marzangush and grows in mountainous areas.
According to 2014 studies about the effects of Artemisia, Lavender and Shirazi Thyme on bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, found that all three essence had inhibitory effects on pathogenic bacteria, however Shirazi Thyme has a better effect in inhibiting bacteria than other plant oils.
The properties of thyme are very wide that it can be used from the treatment of various diseases to the health and beauty of the skin and hair. This herb is the best treatment for infections of all parts of the body.
Treat acne, maintain healthy skin, stimulate hair growth, treat hair loss, treat dandruff, treat indigestion, treat respiratory disorders, bone health, prevent heart disease and control blood pressure, improve vision, treat muscle cramps, prevent and Treatment of anemia, restful sleep and reduction of fatigue, strengthening the immune system and anti-cancer properties are some of the amazing properties of thyme.
Thyme is also used in the food (pizza, pasta, fish, cheese, liqueur, Mexican corn, etc.), pharmaceutical, health, and cosmetics industries.
Fresh thyme is suitable for making tea or adding it to food ingredients. Thyme powder is also found everywhere as a spice and is a great way to have this plant at home all the time.
Thyme goes well with meat, tomatoes, beans and lentils. These herbal ingredients are often used to flavor meats, stews and soups. Thyme is also a popular condiment for foods such as lamb because the aroma of thyme flowers makes the mutton taste better. Thyme is also used to flavor some cheeses and even teas. This plant is also an ideal seasoning for chicken. It does not matter if you use thyme powder in food or fresh thyme, but we must say that the consumption of dried thyme or in the term of thyme powder is much higher.
This plant is abundant in spring in the Zagros Mountains.
Thyme is sold both fresh and dried. While summer-seasonal, fresh greenhouse thyme is often available year-round. The fresh form is more flavorful, but also less convenient; storage life is rarely more than a week. However, the fresh form can last many months if carefully frozen.
Thyme retains its flavor on drying better than many other herbs.
Dried thyme is widely used in Armenia in tisanes (called urc).
In medieval France, Italy, and Spain, thyme was widely used to treat coughs, indigestion, and intestinal parasites. In some countries, such as the United States, thyme is still very popular for soothing the lungs and coughing during colds.
In the following there are some tips for how to use thyme (For medicinal purposes):
To use this plant, brew 1 to 4 grams of dry plant powder in a glass of boiling water (for 20 minutes). After straining, sweeten the solution and consume it 3 times a day.
Thyme is a good purifying agent and is useful in the treatment of insomnia and diseases of the digestive system. If you brew 5 to 10 grams of thyme in a liter of beer and give a little honey to patients with shortness of breath, kidneys, bladder, joint pain, sciatica, uterine bleeding and abnormal discharge from women, it will be effective in repelling their disease.
Thyme is also effective in preventing hair loss. Boil 20 grams of thyme in a liter of water and rub it on the head at least once a day. Also, do not overeat thyme because it causes albumin in the urine.
every morning; Drink a cup of thyme tea
If you drink a cup of thyme tea every morning, you will soon see its amazing effects.
This plant actually washes and cleanses the whole body.
If you drink a cup of thyme tea every morning, you will soon see its positive effects, including great comfort in the abdomen and not coughing in the morning and feeling alive, as well as many other things.