This ancient plant tastes and smells delicious. Thyme is a healthy and delicious herb with many uses.
Plant Care Online bestellenThis ancient plant tastes and smells delicious. Thyme is a healthy and delicious herb with many uses.
Various meat dishes and stews. The strong, sweet aroma is suitable for hearty soups, richer sauces, marinades and salads. It's no surprise that thyme is an essential flavouring in the Herbes de Provence mix. Use a few whole sprigs during cooking or stewing or only add some leaves to your dish.
The word thymus is probably derived from the Greek word for disinfection, where thyme was also used as incense and as a disinfectant. However, it may also be derived from the Greek word thumos, which means courage, breath of life and energy. In ancient Egypt, thyme was already in use for its antiseptic and preserving effects, for example for embalming. It is still used in embalming fluids and substances used to preserve anatomic specimens today.
Certainly: thyme contains thymol, which is good for the airways and particularly relieves tickly throats and asthma symptoms. The syrup used in such cases contains a high concentration of sugar and thyme. What’s more, a recent scientific study has shown a positive effect of thyme on the brain.
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