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Thyme has been use for years to treat coughs,chest congestions and bronchitis. It taste very good when it is cooked. Other benefits it makes good teas and also it can be used for antiseptic qualities.
According to Organicfacts.net..
There are many medicinal properties of Thyme. They do include a warning that "is irritant, hypertensive (increases blood pressure) and sensitizing. It should be avoided in pregnancy. It may cause allergy in some cases."
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-thyme-essential-oil.html
There are many medicinal properties of Thyme. They do include a warning that "is irritant, hypertensive (increases blood pressure) and sensitizing. It should be avoided in pregnancy. It may cause allergy in some cases."
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-thyme-essential-oil.html
The oil is used in aromatherapy to relieve pain and elevate mood. In addition, it may have a calming effect in stress-related conditions. Thyme baths have been used to help relieve aches and joint pains.
Thyme contains an essential oil that is rich in thymol, a powerful antiseptic, antibacterial, and a strong antioxidant. The oil of thyme is used in mouthwashes to treat inflammations of the mouth, and throat infections. It is a common component of cough drops.
Because of its essential oil, thyme possesses expectorant and bronchial antispasmodic properties, making it useful in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Thyme enhances the action of the cilia in the bronchi and directly acts on the bronchial mucosa. The terpenoids are responsible for the expectorant activity of thyme while a variety of flavonoids are responsible for the spasmolytic effect of thyme on the bronchioles.
All the members of the mint family, including thyme, possess terpenoids which are recognized for their cancer preventive properties. Rosmarinic and ursolic acids are major terpenoids in thyme that possess anti-cancer properties.
A tea can be made by adding one teaspoon of crushed thyme in half cup of boiling water, letting it steep for 10 mins and then straining. The tea can be drunk 3 to 4 times a day for the treatment of coughs. The tea may be sweetened with honey, which also acts as a demulcent, thereby increasing the tea's effectiveness.
Safety
Thyme is entirely safe to use and has no side effects. However, the essential oil of thyme may be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, and may cause an allergic reaction. Some varieties produce a stronger reaction than others. Medicinal doses of thyme and especially thyme oil are not recommended during pregnancy as thyme can act as a uterine stimulant.
Thyme contains an essential oil that is rich in thymol, a powerful antiseptic, antibacterial, and a strong antioxidant. The oil of thyme is used in mouthwashes to treat inflammations of the mouth, and throat infections. It is a common component of cough drops.
Because of its essential oil, thyme possesses expectorant and bronchial antispasmodic properties, making it useful in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Thyme enhances the action of the cilia in the bronchi and directly acts on the bronchial mucosa. The terpenoids are responsible for the expectorant activity of thyme while a variety of flavonoids are responsible for the spasmolytic effect of thyme on the bronchioles.
All the members of the mint family, including thyme, possess terpenoids which are recognized for their cancer preventive properties. Rosmarinic and ursolic acids are major terpenoids in thyme that possess anti-cancer properties.
A tea can be made by adding one teaspoon of crushed thyme in half cup of boiling water, letting it steep for 10 mins and then straining. The tea can be drunk 3 to 4 times a day for the treatment of coughs. The tea may be sweetened with honey, which also acts as a demulcent, thereby increasing the tea's effectiveness.
Safety
Thyme is entirely safe to use and has no side effects. However, the essential oil of thyme may be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, and may cause an allergic reaction. Some varieties produce a stronger reaction than others. Medicinal doses of thyme and especially thyme oil are not recommended during pregnancy as thyme can act as a uterine stimulant.
About thyme.
5 tea.sp.herb in glass hot water,infuse hour,filter,use hot slowly gulps 1/2 glass /day in acute and chr.bronchitis,and other top respiratory ways,like analgetic in neuritis,radiculitis,like and for baths,compresses,washing,rinsing antiseptic.
baths in joint aches,spine,muscles,and for syringe,compresses use 15 gr.herb in glass hot water.
Pertussin remedy is enters herb thyme.
5 tea.sp.herb in glass hot water,infuse hour,filter,use hot slowly gulps 1/2 glass /day in acute and chr.bronchitis,and other top respiratory ways,like analgetic in neuritis,radiculitis,like and for baths,compresses,washing,rinsing antiseptic.
baths in joint aches,spine,muscles,and for syringe,compresses use 15 gr.herb in glass hot water.
Pertussin remedy is enters herb thyme.
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