Wide leaves Thyme

Wide leaves Thyme 

General Information

This plant with the vernacular name of Avishan-e-Shirazi (Shirazi thyme) in Iran is a valuable medicinal and condimental plant. It has several traditional uses as an antiseptic, carminative, stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic, anesthetic, anti-spasmodic and analgesic

Thyme is full of vitamin C and is also a good source of vitamin A. If you feel a cold coming on, thyme can help get you back in good health

Since thyme is rich in vitamin A, it is one of the nutrients particularly beneficial for vision health and it might help prevent issues related to vision, including macular degeneration

Another health benefit of thyme is that, it is a good source of copper, fiber, iron, and manganese

Therapeutic Applications

Thyme is known to prevent the increase of harmful gases in the stomach, thereby boosting digestive health. This effect can be attributed to the volatile oils in thyme that offer reducing gas properties. Thyme also works as an antispasmodic and helps relieve intestinal cramps

Thyme essential oil, which is obtained from its leaves, is often used as a natural cough remedy. In one study, a combination of thyme and ivy leaves helped to alleviate coughing and other symptoms of acute bronchitis. Drinking Thyme tea has the same results, either

The extract of thyme was found to reduce heart rate significantly in rats with high blood pressure. A study found that its extract is able to significantly reduce heart rate and also able to lower the cholesterol. Essential oil of thyme holds many fungicidal properties, too. Research suggests that it can be used as a disinfectant in dwellings where there is a low concentration of mold

One study had revealed that thyme may help prevent cancer, especially that of the colon. These properties can be attributed to its constituents – some of which include Oleanolic acid, Ursolic acid, Lutein, and Beta-sitosterol

Thyme oil can relieve stress. The antioxidants in it protect your cells from stress and toxins

Thyme is also beneficial for skin care. Early research suggests that attaching a pad containing thyme oil to the collar area of shirts does not reduce agitation in people with advanced dementia

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