Thyme has been known for centuries for its healing properties. It’s been used widely for many respiratory problems, such as bronchitis, coughs and chest congestion.
Researchers discovered that the main active ingredients within thyme responsible for its healing properties are called carvacolo, borneol, geraniol and thymol.
Most of the healing power of thyme lies in its essential oil content – thymol. Thymol possesses very powerful antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. It can kill fungus, mold, yeast, viruses and bacteria.
In a 2011 study Source, researchers tested the effectiveness of both lavender and thyme essential oil. These oils were tested in a pool of over 120 strains of bacteria. The study showed that thyme essential oil to be more effective at killing bacteria than lavender essential oil.
A 2011 study performed at the Medical University of Lodz in Poland tested thyme oil’s response to 120 strains of bacteria isolated from patients with infections of oral cavity, respiratory and genitourinary tracts. The researchers found that the oil from the thyme showed incredible strong activity against all of the clinical strains, even against antibiotic-resistant strains.
THYME CAN BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Thyme is loaded with vitamin C and is a great source of vitamin A. It’s full of copper, fiber, iron, and manganese.
Thyme has immunomodulatory effects and might help with autoimmune conditions, according to recent animal studies. According to research, thyme has the ability to lower production of some pro-inflammatory cytokines that can contribute to chronic diseases.
BEST WAY TO TAKE THYME
You can make thyme tea or thyme can be taken as a tincture. Simply infuse fresh thyme leaves (or dry leaves) in boiling water for 15-20 minutes and drinking 2 to 3 times a day.
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In fact, wheatgrass has more vitamin A than carrots, more vitamin C than oranges and the total amount of nutrients is the same as in up to two and a half pounds of fresh green vegetables!