Besides garlic and turmeric, which are popular due to their medicinal properties, thyme is also an excellent herb which can be included in many different dishes and it has numerous health benefits as well.
Benefits of Thyme
People usually use thyme in the treatment of bronchitis, skin disorders, parasitic worm infections, colic, whooping cough, sore throats, etc.
Moreover, this herb can also treat the most common stomach issues such as parasitic worm infections, diarrhea, gastritis and upset stomach.
When it comes to children, thyme can be used in order to manage bedwetting and dyspraxia, a movement disorder that affects children.
In addition, you can apply thyme topically as well, in order to treat bad breath, sore mouth, hoarseness and swollen tonsils. At last but not least, it can also treat oral infections, baldness and ear pain due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Other benefits include:
- Improves acne
- Lowers blood pressure
- Suppresses cough
- Boosts immunity
- Prevents tooth decay
- Increased urine flow
- Appetite stimulant
- Prevents tooth decay
- Boosts mood
- Treats breast and colon cancer
Moreover, ursolic acid is also present in thyme which has the ability to increase muscle mass and brown fat while decreasing diet-induced obesity, thus improving glucose intolerance and reserving fatty liver disease.
Thyme contains another potent compound called rosmarinic acis which has anti-inflammatory properties that are able to reduce symptoms of arthritis and lupus.
In order to treat conditions like tinnitus, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, fatigue syndrome, hashimoto’s thyroiditis and fibromylagia, you should drink thyme tea on a regular basis.
How To Make Thyme Tea
Make sure to drink a cup of thyme tea in the morning if you are dealing with chronic inflammation or an inflammatory condition.
You’ll need:
- A handful of dried or fresh Thyme
- Boiled Water
- A Teapot & mug
Instructions:
- Add a teaspoon of Thyme in a cup of water.
- Heat the water between 208 and 2012° Fahrenheit.
- Cover and infuse for about 5 minutes.
Remove tea strainer and enjoy.
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