The Herbal Handbook for Homesteaders by Abby Artemisia

Author:Abby Artemisia
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MBI
Published: 2019-02-09T16:00:00+00:00

THYME

Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris

Family: mint (Lamiaceae)

Native Location: southern Europe

Growing Zones: perennial, zones 5 through 9

Requirements: full sun, well-drained soil, medium pH (around 7.0); uneven germination from seed, grows easily from cuttings or starts; wait until soil warms to transplant. Thyme can also make a great (and fragrant) groundcover. Creeping thyme can be placed between stepping stones or in walkways.

Harvesting Tips: As with other mints, cut the stem near the bottom, leaving a couple of sets of leaves below to continue to grow.

Therapeutic Parts: leaves, flowering tops

Benefits: With its antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and expectorant actions, thyme is a perfect candidate for a cough syrup to fight an infection, slow coughing, and make coughs more productive.

• For children: same as previous. Herbal Steam is a great and gentle option for children old enough to sit still and be safe around a hot pot.

• For animals: same benefits as for humans, also in a tea infusion, especially as an eyewash or extract for coughs; generally considered safe

Preparations: food, tea, tincture, steam

Contraindications: pregnancy

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