the tiny leaves with big benefits.
As easy as it is,
it is easy to overlook
simplicity.
Growing Thyme for you assists in generating more Time for you :)
To see herbs as tools for our self help kit bag, supporting our natural well being, assisting with the healthy energy flow throughout our body systems, Thyme is a gentle reminder of what we can cultivate and grow on our window ledges, for our greater good.
what you may need for GROWING THYME
a pot of soil,, a seed,, or a root dipped in rooting compost,,, water,,, good drainage, a sunny spot, and the time it takes to grow,,,, once thyme has rooted, you have access to an endless source at your fingertips :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOmRd0GxSbo
(below is an extract from Natural News)
Thyme is a delicate herb which is both pungent and hot
with a penetrating fragrance. It is also a fabulous herb for healing a
large number of ailments. It is known to increase the flow of urine and
to help in menstruation. It helps in the delivery process and prevents
miscarriages; in fact, it cleanses all the organs of the body. The
Abbess Hildegard von Bingen used thyme for nervous disorders, leprosy
and paralysis.
The Abbess Hildegard von Bingen stated, "He who
drinks a cup of thyme tea instead of coffee in the morning will soon
feel the beneficial effect: enlivened spirits, great comfort in the
stomach, no coughing in the morning and an overall well-being."
Thyme
grows in sunny areas next to ant-hills. You can find thyme in dried up
lawns, as it must have lots of sun and heat. Thyme came from the
Mediterranean in the 11th century and is found in many gardens. Most
people know the thyme plant as Garden Thyme (thymus vulgaris) or as
Mother Thyme.
Thyme Benefits:
Thyme cures styes and
aids pink eye. It cleans scrapes and cuts immediately with its
antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Thyme treats women with
menstrual cramps and PMS symptoms also. Thyme is a common remedy for
stomach ailments, lung congestion, coughing ailments and overall flu
conditions. It is even used to remove nightmares from children. Thyme is
used for sprains, rheumatism, muscular atrophy, stroke, multiple
sclerosis and paralysis. Thyme is a good overall herb to keep in the
kitchen.
How to make an herb pillow - The herbs are placed into a pillow and sown up.
Uses of the herb pillow:
An herb pillow is made of chamomile,
thyme
and yarrow, which is picked in the sun and dried. These herbs are
placed in an herb pillow and used for facial neuralgia. Two cups of
thyme tea is sipped through the day also. With cramps, one should place
club moss in the pillow with the other herbs. The
herb
pillow may be heated in a pan or microwave and placed on the stomach to
aide in the relief of discomfort. The pillow is also good for
contusions and inflammations.
How to make thyme tea - Boil a pot of water and then add the leaves of the plant. Let the
tea sit for an additional two minutes before drinking.
Uses
for the thyme tea include an old home remedy for respiratory passages,
which uses the plantain. Make a tea using equal amounts of thyme and
plantain, with the juice of a half of a lemon and some sugar. This
natural remedy is good for bronchial asthma, whooping cough and phlegm
in the lungs. This tea should be used four or five times a day. If the
patient has pneumonia, then the tea should be sipped every hour.
Drinking
of thyme tea is also recommended for alcoholism. The alcoholic is given
one tablespoon every 15 minutes. The tea causes nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea, increased urine and much perspiration. The appetite is
increased and the patient becomes very thirsty. It is evident that this
procedure should be done several times, as relapse is inevitable in the
beginning. For people with epilepsy, two cups of tea should be drunk
daily. This tea should be drunk for 2-3 weeks; then, one should wait for
ten days to two weeks and then begin the protocol again.
How to make the tincture
- Fill a bottle loosely with herbs which were picked in the midday. Add
in some whiskey or vodka and then placed in the sun for fourteen days.
Uses
for the tincture include the strengthening of limbs of children who are
weak, especially those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.
How to make a thyme bath - Place 200 grams of thyme in a bath.
Someone
who is suffering from over stimulation or depression would use this
remedy. The thyme bath brings immediate relief and brings on restful
sleep.
How to make thyme syrup - Place some raw sugar and
thyme in a jar, alternating the layers. Press down each layer firmly.
Leave this mixture in the sun for approximately three weeks. After three
weeks, strain the liquid and add some water to the syrup. The syrup is
then heated slightly and used.
Thyme syrup is mainly used for colds and the relief of the flu symptoms. Take the syrup before your meal.
How to make thyme oil
- fill a glass bottle half way up with thyme leaves and then fill the
rest of the bottle with olive oil. Place in the sun for 14 days and then
strain the oil. Discard the leaves and place the oil in a dark cabinet.
Uses
for the thyme oil are many. The oil is used to help with memory and
concentration. It is used also for brain fog, migraines, lung ailments
and bronchitis, as a cough syrup and to remove mucous from the lungs.
There
are over 60 varieties of thyme, which include orange thyme, silver
thyme, lemon thyme, and the common French thyme. The Egyptians, in
ancient times, used thyme as an embalming agent on their deceased
pharaohs. In Greece, thyme was burned in incense in their sacred
temples. It was traditional for women to give their knight before he
went into battle a scarf, which had a sprig of thyme attached. This herb
was associated with bravery.
Thyme is a food herb commonly
confused with oregano, as they are similar in looks and taste. Thyme,
like oregano, is an herbal medicine and a food herb. Thyme (also known
as Thymus Vulgaris) has its medicinal properties from its essential oil.
How to store and use thyme:
The
fresh thyme is the best and should always be chosen over the dried for
its superiority in flavor. The leaves should be green gray in color. The
thyme leaves should be free of blemishes and yellowing. As with any
dried herb, there are organic leaves and then there are some that are of
very low quality. So choose your spices carefully from well respected
sources.
To keep fresh herbs the longest, place them in a lightly
sprayed paper towel. Then seal them in a plastic Ziploc bag and store
in the refrigerator. It is very important to remove the air from the
Ziploc bag before closing, to preserve the freshness of the herbs. Dried
herbs kept in glass containers can last for up to 6 months.
As
with most delicate herbs, add them to the food at the end of the
cooking. This is so they keep their delicate flavors in tact. Thyme
should not be used by pregnant women and it will increase blood
pressure, so use with caution.
at the bottom of this blog is an added "you tube link" on how to grow Thyme, it includes details for growing oregano:
below are details of the benefits of growing
Oregano :)
Incredible anti-oxidant capacity
This super herb is very rich in
anti-oxidant phytochemical flavonoids and phenolic acids. It is the
third highest herb in oxygen radical absorbancy capacity (ORAC) with an
impressive score of 200,129. Oregano is one of the world's greatest
sources of the powerful phenol component thymol. Thymol is great for
improving digestive function as well as destroying harmful microbes.
The USDA ranks oregano's antioxidant capacity anywhere from 3 to 20 times higher than any other
herb. Oregano has four times the antioxidant power of blueberries, 12 times that of oranges and 42 times greater than apples.
Oregano
oil has been classically used as a disinfectant, an aid for ear, nose,
& throat/respiratory infections, candida, and any sort of bacterial
or viral conditions. Additionally, it works to suppress inflammatory
mediators and cancer cell production. Oregano oil is more potent than
the dried herb; however, the dried version still contains many powerful
health benefits.
