Thyme is a herbal super hero – a symbol of courage. In the past, it was added to soldiers' bath water to encourage them in battle. The Romans believed that thyme oil taken before or during a meal protected against poisons. This made the oil a favorite of emperors. Greeks and Romans burned bundles of thyme to purify their temples and homes. The widespread use of thyme oil has continued for centuries. When the plague hit Europe in 1340, millions of people turned to thyme for relief and protection. Adding thyme oil to meat products prevents the meat from spoiling.
Thyme oil is obtained from the tops and leaves through steam distillation.
Thyme oil possesses antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic and soothing properties.
Thyme oil has strong activity against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones, reduces inflammation, and helps with colitis problems. It has expectorant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and diaphoretic effects. It stimulates capillary blood circulation. It tones the nervous system and stimulates physical and mental activity.
