🌿𝐓𝐇𝐘𝐌𝐄 🌿 THYME is an aromatic herb used in cuisines around the world, that include France, Italy, as well as across the Mediterranean. This herb is great for meat, poultry, and fish. It also works well in pulses, sauces, soups and goes well with mushrooms. THYME is also great for seasoning rice and pasta dishes and is also popular in roast dishes like chicken and beef It is an all round herb that easily pairs with herbs like rosemary, garlic and basil. THYME herb is also said to be good for infusing in butter and cooking oils. When THYME is combined with oils like sunflower oil it is said to help prolong the stability of the oil over varying temperatures. THYME is also said to add more antioxidant compounds to the oil as well as providing extra health benefits. Cooking oil infused with THYME can be used in salads and pastas. 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗬𝗠𝗘 THYME herb is also useful outside of its culinary uses. It is known for lowering blood pressure, helping to alleviate coughs, boosting our immunity, helping to treat yeast infections as well helping combat certain types of cancer. Below are some interesting ways that THYME is used outside the culinary world. 𝗔𝗖𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 According to some research studies THYME tincture may be a natural alternative to chemical based over the counter acne treatments. THYME tincture was found to be effective in getting rid of acne causing bacteria on the skin. THYME is said to be a natural antibacterial. THYME tinctures may also have antioxidant properties as it is said to contain high levels of antioxidants, which may benefit our skin health. 𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 Oils extracted from THYME are said to be powerful insecticides and pest deterrents. It is said to be highly effective for control of plant pathogens, fungi and viruses, as well as sucking insects. It is also said to work against mice, rats as well as other animal pests. One study showed THYME essential oil to be effective against adult mosquitoes and their larvae. THYME is said to be an ingredient in many commercially available pesticides. 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗬 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 THYME is said to help ease headaches, relax and boost feelings of wellness. Research studies have found that this herb helps to stimulate memory, ease headaches and muscle tension. In aromatherapy treatments THYME is valuable as it contains a substance called Carvacrol which is said to affect our neuron activity and in turn boost feelings of well-being. Carvacrol was shown to increase concentrations of serotonin and dopamine, which are the two hormones that regulate our mood. THYME has also been found to reduce our heart rate in blood pressure studies. Due to its relaxation properties it may be beneficial for high blood pressure patients. You enjoy the relaxation benefits of thyme herb by making a cup of Thyme tea. Steep a teaspoon of dried THYME in hot water for about 5 minutes. Enjoy with lemon or ginger. You can also combine thyme herb with black, green or rooibos tea....