Strengthen The Body And More with The Herb Thyme
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by: Darrell Miller
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Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 Time: 11:28 PM
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The ancient Greeks used thyme as a flavoring agent and also for its medicinal value. The ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming. The ancient Greeks used this herb in their baths and also burnt it as an incense in their temples. It was believed that the spread of thyme throughout Europe was because of the Romans. They used it to purify their rooms and also to give an aromatic flavor to cheese and liqueurs. This herb was considered to b a symbol of bravery in the Middle Ages. Then, it was used to encourage strength.
The herb was placed underneath pillows in the European Middle Ages to aid sleep and ward off nightmares. Women would also give this herb to knights and warriors, as it was believed to bring courage to the bearer. The herb was also used as an incense and placed on coffins during funerals. This was because it was suppose to assure passage into the next life.
Thyme was used for nervous conditions and as an antispasmodic. The herb was used for respiratory problems like asthma and whooping cough. The use of this herb spread throughout Europe, and later as brought to the New World along with early colonists. Nicholas Culpeper, the seventeenth-century herbalist, recommended that thyme be used for killing worms in the belly. He also recommended that it be used as an ointment and disinfectant for hot swelling and warts.
This herb is a powerful antiseptic and general tonic that possesses a large array of healing powers. Thyme is also used in cases of anemia, lung ailments, and gastrointestinal ailments. The herb is also used as an antiseptic for fighting tooth decay. Thyme is known for its ability to destroy fungal infections like athlete's foot and skin parasites like head lice. The herb has a long history of use as a folk remedy for bronchitis, catarrh, colic, diabetes, fever, leprosy, rheumatism, sore throat, warts, and whooping cough.
Traditionally, thyme has been used as an antiseptic. According to some studies, it does contain antibacterial and antifungal properties. There is also evidence that the herb possesses antispasmodic activity. It has components of thymol and carvacol, which help to relax the smooth muscles of the digestive tract and uterus.
In short, the entire thyme plant is used to provide alterative, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, emmengagougue, expectorant, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, and vulnerary properties. The primary nutrients found in this herb are iodine, silicon, sodium, sulfur, and vitamins B-complex, C, and D. Primarily, thyme is extremely beneficial in treating acute bronchitis, colic, digestion, gas, external gout, headaches, laryngitis, lung congestion, sciatica, and throat problems.
Additionally, this herb is very helpful in dealing with asthma, bowel problems, burises, diarrhea, epilepsy, fainting, fevers, gastritis, heartburn, hysteria, internal infections, mastitis, inhibited menstruation, paralysis, parasites, lack of perspiration, rheumatism, sinus problems, sprains, stomach problems, and uterine problems. Thyme al so possesses the ability to act as an appetite stimulant.
You can find thyme at your local or internet vitamin store in capsule or liquid extract forms. For more information on the many beneficial effects provided by thyme, please feel free to consult a representative from your local health food store with questions.
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