Thyme, 5 of it’s health benefits and 3 remedial uses!1. When eaten with or drunk as a tea afte

Thyme, 5 of it’s health benefits and 3 remedial uses!1. When eaten with or drunk as a tea after a meal, it can increase efficient digestion of fats, this helps reduce bloating and digestive issues. It is also great for cleansing the gastrointestinal tract and has been found to kill parasites within it.2. This herb has been used since history began as a treatment for lung conditions and infections, it is especially effective for treating excess mucus present in those with Asthma, Bronchitis and more. Adding it to your diet can help keep excess mucus and general chest congestion at bay. 3. High antispasmodic properties help to relieve muscle cramps, even those experienced during menstruation.4. High antibacterial and antiseptic properties make this great for overall wellbeing and keeping sicknesses at bay such as colds, coughs and general infections. This combined with it’s odor reducing properties make it a great oral rinse and mouthwash for those suffering from bad breath or throat infections such as tonsillitis.5. It increases the appetite, helping those who struggle to eat in the mornings due to acid reflux or any general nausea. If you are suffering from an infection but feel to sick to eat this can help a lot! (Unfortunately this can’t be used for morning sickness in Pregnant women as Thyme should not be taken in teas or doses not normal to the dietary levels when pregnant)—————————————————————————————————-I was only going to do one remedial use but it wouldn’t do this versatile herb justice so here goes three,1. For toothache, oral infections, tonsillitis, sore throats, bad breath, gum disease and general oral complaints, soak a sprig of Thyme in some water overnight and use it as a gargle/mouthwash to freshen the breathe and fight excess bacteria (including those that cause tooth decay)Alternatively you can buy Thyme tinctures to make up the gargle/mouthwash fast.2. For bronchial complaints involving heavy lung congestion, excess spasm induced coughing and chest infections make up a tea and steam bowl.To make the tea:1 Tsp dried Thyme per cup (so if using a teapot 3 spoons for 3 peeps)Boiled water, from a kettle or potLemon or Honey for flavoring! (these also add soothing properties)Simply add the water to the thyme in a mug, let it steep for 5-15 minutes depending on how bad your symptoms are, the longer it steeps the more bitter the taste.Drinking this tea two to three times a day should be enough to relieve most complaints above.To make the steam bowl:Simply add a sprig or two of fresh thyme or 1 tbsp of dried Thyme to a heatproof bowl and inhale until the vapor stops. (This is also great for opening pores before using a facial mask/cleanse!)This will help relieve chest & nasal congestion and reduce spasm induced coughing associated with dry chesty coughs.3. For gastrointestinal health and wellbeing, adding Thyme to your diet is a great option especially for those who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome or indigestion. You can do this by adding a sprig or two to a meal during cooking whether it is a soup, stew, roast or much more it can be added and then taken out before eating. Just be aware, if you add it early you will lose the delicate flavor but too late and the health benefits will be minimal. To combat this you can use dried Thyme as a seasoning near the very end of the cooking process!If a flare up in IBS/Indigestion symptoms occur or an infection involving symptoms such as Diarrhea arises, drinking the tea above can help!—————————————————————————————————-Cautions - Thyme should not be used during pregnancyI hope this helps some of you, if anyone would like to suggest or request a topic/post feel free to message me (: -- source link
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