Thyme (ten)
Thymus vulgare
Thyme
ten
Thym
Thymus vulgare
Traditionally used
Cough, bronchitis, respiratory, antimicrobial, digestion, sore throat, immune support
Prepared as
Tea: steep 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme in hot water 10 minutes, drink 3 cups daily for cough, bronchitis, and respiratory infections. Thyme honey: steep fresh sprigs in warm honey 1 week, take 1 tsp for sore throat. Steam inhalation of thyme tea clears congestion. Fresh thyme poultice applied to wounds and skin infections for antimicrobial action.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Tous, blonchit, pwoblèm respirasyon, kont mikwòb yo, dijèsyon, gòj ki fè mal, renòse sistèm defans kò a
Français — Toux, bronchite, troubles respiratoires, antimicrobien, digestion, mal de gorge, renforcement immunitaire
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside