The healing properties of thyme (creeping thyme) have been known for quite some time. This small herbaceous plant is widely distributed on calcareous and sandy soils, rocky slopes and in the steppes. It has characteristic thin creeping stems, purple or pink flowers, elongated or rounded leaves. Many people know the medicinal properties of thyme, so it is cultivated by propagating vegetatively or by seeds.
The plant contains a whole set of useful substances. Thyme has its distinct aroma due to phenolic compounds, carvacrol and thymol. Due to its low toxicity, the first of them has a good antibacterial effect. The medicinal properties of thyme are provided by flavonoids, carotene, gum, fats, essential oils, proteins, organic acids (omanolic, acetic, malic), vitamins C, B, A, tannins and minerals - calcium, potassium, selenium, iron, manganese, zinc , copper, sodium, phosphorus.
Preparations from this plant have antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, bronchodilator, expectorant, anthelmintic, weak hypnotic effect. The medicinal properties of thyme are used to treat muscle and joint rheumatism, bruises, and a non-infectious rash.
In medicine, funds based on it are used to treat pulmonary ailments, bronchitis, and infectious intestinal inflammations. Also, preparations containing thyme, therapeutic properties have such that with their help you can effectively deal with whooping cough and asthma. In addition, thyme, thanks to its good diaphoretic qualities, is effective for colds, colds, and flu. The infusion of this plant is used for insomnia and disorders of the nervous system.
Thyme tea is a natural stimulant that helps with stress, depression, migraines, and neurasthenia. Effective for the treatment of children suffering from anemia, eliminates flatulence and fermentation in the intestines, helps to normalize digestion after eating fatty and heavy foods - these are the healing properties of thyme. Photos of this herb are given in the article.
Outwardly thyme is indicated for rheumatism, arthritis. As compresses, lotions, ointments, it is used to combat skin ailments. In traditional medicine, it is used to cure alcohol dependence, since it has an effect that causes persistent rejection of alcohol. To stimulate internal energy , thyme oil is used, which is prepared by pouring grass on a deodorized plant product and insisting for a month. The drug is filtered immediately before the procedures. By distillation, pure essential oil can be obtained.
Treatment with thyme preparations should be carried out in compliance with certain precautions. Thyme-based remedies are contraindicated for people suffering from atrial fibrillation, cardiosclerosis. It can not be used for diseases of the liver and kidneys. Broth and infusion of thyme are prohibited with reduced thyroid function. Thyme is not recommended for pregnant women.