Thyme: properties and contraindications. Chemical composition of the plant. medicinal properties of thyme

Among the many medicinal herbs, used in folk and official medicine, thyme is one of the most popular, ranking alongside chamomile, rose hips, calendula and St. John's wort. The benefits of thyme for men, women, and children have been noted. Most often it is used as an expectorant for diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract– laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis. Infusions and decoctions of thyme also help cope with “male problems” and have an antitoxic effect on the human body, helping to fight alcoholism.

Natural healer

Thyme, also known as thyme (not to be confused with caraway), is a low-growing perennial shrub that has many inflorescences that are attractive to bees. During the season, these workers collect up to 15 kg of honey from flowers. The plant bears fruit in capsules with four oval nuts dark color. For the preparation of raw materials, leaves, flowers and thin stems of thyme are used. Once dried, the herb is crushed and sieved to remove thick, woody stems that are unsuitable for medicinal use.

Thyme herb contains tannins, which have a pronounced astringent effect. It has bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and has a positive effect on the human body. Thyme is used in the treatment of stomatitis, tonsillitis, nasopharyngitis, and gingivitis. For elimination painful symptoms an infusion of herbs is used to gargle the gums and throat. This procedure moisturizes and disinfects the oral cavity.

The use of infusions, decoctions and tea with thyme helps in reducing the secretory function of the intestines, in the fight against diarrhea, and flatulence. The benefits of using thyme decoctions and herbal baths in complex treatment prostatitis, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in men. The microelements included in the composition help the production of testosterone. Weekly baths with essential oil or thyme infusion help get rid of psychological stress and fatigue, having a beneficial effect on “male strength.”

Remedy for ailments

The effect of thyme on people who abuse alcohol has been proven. It contains thymol, phenolic compound, at excessive consumption which, together with ethanol, causes signs of poisoning - nausea and vomiting. Currently, thyme infusion is the most commonly used natural preparation to combat initial stage alcoholism. It is important not to overdo it in an effort to cure a patient; the harm of such a method may be greater than the expected benefit. Possible serious disorder in the human body, leading to dangerous consequences for him.

For cuts and burns, use cold compresses. To do this, brew thyme herb with boiling water and leave to infuse for at least 10 minutes. Using such a compress will relieve inflammation and soothe the wound. Tannins will contribute speedy recovery damaged skin, will not cause any harm, because they are natural natural antiseptic. For insect bites and skin itching Such compresses with thyme are also effective.

Thyme is also used in complex therapy treatment of women. Its anti-inflammatory properties are used in the prevention painful menstruation, inflammation of the appendages, cystitis and pyelonephritis. Many women buy essential oils thyme in for cosmetic purposes as a natural alternative to synthetic creams and tonics. Homemade masks and lotions based on it are rich in flavonoids, ursolic and oleanolic acids, which have a beneficial effect on tissue regeneration. At the same time, homemade masks do not contain preservatives, thickeners or other substances that cause considerable harm to the body of women.

You can brew thyme herb to rinse your hair in the fight against hair loss; this problem is relevant for pregnant and lactating women experiencing calcium deficiency. Daily rubbing of the skin of the face and neck with a decoction of the leaves stimulates the restoration of skin cells, creates an antioxidant effect, relieving the skin from the harm of aggressive environment megacities.

Despite the many beneficial properties of thyme, there are some limitations to its use:

The plant is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women. Oral use is not recommended due to the possibility of increasing uterine tone and insufficient clinical data. The use of thyme for cosmetic purposes is unlimited and even beneficial.
Thyme infusion used for oral administration is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age. To treat cough in children, ready-made syrups containing herbal extracts are used. They are preferable for use in mild forms of the disease than chemical drugs.
Thyme is contraindicated in functional disorders kidneys and liver, gastritis with increased acidity, stomach ulcers and duodenum. The substances included in its composition can cause harm during the period of exacerbation of these diseases.
If you are prone to allergies and individual intolerance to the medicinal plant.
The use of thyme is not recommended for dysfunction thyroid gland, high blood pressure, because it is capable of increasing it with prolonged use.

Before using thyme infusions, you should consult your doctor: uncontrolled use of any medications can cause not only benefits, but also harm to health. Do not be ill!

Today, dear readers, I want to dedicate this article to a modest-looking but very useful herb called thyme. Probably many of you have heard about him. One can say very succinctly about thyme: it is a herb for our health. I advise everyone to look at her Special attention. You can often hear the question: “Are thyme and thyme the same thing? Is it the same grass? It turns out that yes, thyme, thyme, and it also has a name - Bogorodskaya herb - they are all the same herb.

The herb thyme is very aromatic. It has a persistent smell, the taste of the herb is slightly spicy-bitter, slightly burning. Personally, I have been familiar with this plant since childhood; my grandmother, who did not accept any pills, always kept thyme in her arsenal of medicinal herbs, which she used to treat many of her ailments.

Thyme is a low shrub that almost creeps along the ground and creates continuous fragrant mats. Many gardeners grow thyme as an ornamental plant that can very quickly turn a significant area into sod.

At the beginning of summer, before flowering, the plant grows dark green shiny small leaves, and later it blooms very profusely and for a long time with pretty purple-pink flowers. The above-ground part of thyme has medicinal properties; it was not for nothing that in the old days it was called a cure for a hundred diseases.

Thyme was used to treat diseases by Avicenna. By the way, it was he who noted that thyme is very good for people to take when they are chilly, when a person is cold even in the warm season. As Avicenna wrote: thyme accelerates the blood, and when taking thyme, people warm up and become more warm-blooded. This is not its only useful property, of course. In this article we will talk about the many wonderful healing and beneficial properties of thyme.

Thyme (thyme, Bogorodskaya herb). Useful and healing properties

Thyme (thyme) contains a significant amount of essential oils that have antibacterial and antifungal properties. In addition, malic, oleic and ursolic acid, flavonoids, tannins, resins, fats, minerals, vitamins C and group B were found in thyme leaves. The beneficial and medicinal properties of this herb are recognized by official medicine; thyme is included in many medicines.

Malic acid is involved in the process of blood circulation and normalization of cellular metabolism, has an anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous effect. Oleic acid is part of the fats in our body and is involved in the regulation of lipid metabolism, ursolic acid has the rare property of resisting muscle tissue atrophy.

Flavonoids are antioxidants that can prevent many diseases and prolong life. active life person. Tannins have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, hemostatic, antispasmodic, analgesic, and astringent properties. The benefits of minerals and vitamins C and group B are also undeniable.

What are the benefits of thyme?

cold treatment
inflammatory diseases bronchi and lungs
inflammations in the mouth and throat area
hoarseness of voice
bronchial asthma
headaches
diseases of the stomach and intestines
poisoning
bleeding
burns
bruises
neuralgic pain
osteochondrosis, radiculitis, rheumatism
muscle pain
insomnia
nervous disorders
atherosclerosis
poor appetite
to fight worms

Thyme. Photo

Thyme herb. Application

For medicinal purposes, infusions and decoctions of dried or fresh thyme herb are used for oral administration. Thyme essential oil and thyme syrup, which you can buy at a pharmacy or prepare yourself, have also been used. Syrups are prepared mainly for children, and for adults best use- these are infusions and decoctions, the methods of preparation of which and their use we will now consider.

How to choose thyme?

If we buy fresh thyme, we pay attention. Of course, first of all, on his appearance. Fresh thyme herb always has bright green leaves. The leaves should not be damaged or have any inclusions.
If we choose dried thyme, as an herb, as a spice, then we pay attention that it is dry (not wet!), crumbly and without impurities.

How to store thyme?

Storing fresh thyme . If you brought thyme fresh, it is best to store it like flowers. I talk about this often on the blog. We poured some water into a small jar and put it in the refrigerator. This way, thyme is stored perfectly for a week (or even more). The water needs to be changed periodically. This is how I keep all my greens fresh in the refrigerator.

Drying thyme. You can dry thyme. What do you need to know when drying thyme? It is necessary to dry thyme at a low temperature, otherwise we will lose all the essential essential compounds in the herb.

Freezing thyme . And you can also freeze thyme. Cut it and put it in the freezer. I really liked this method of freezing both thyme and any greens. Chop it finely, place it in a container for cubes with ice, pour in a little filtered water and freeze the grass. Then you can take a cube of thyme herb and use it both for health and in cooking. Very comfortably.

I invite you to watch a video about useful and medicinal properties oh thyme.

How to brew thyme

The best way to brew thyme is to prepare a decoction in a water bath, for which pour two tablespoons of the crushed raw material into an enamel bowl with a glass of boiling water, cover with a lid and put on boil for 15 - 20 minutes. water bath. Strain immediately, add boiled water to a full glass and take a tablespoon three times a day before meals.

Thyme infusion is being prepared traditional way, which is well known to everyone, pour a tablespoon of chopped herbs with a glass of boiling water, strain after 15 minutes and take 1-2 tablespoons three times a day.

A cold method of preparing thyme infusion is also used, for which a tablespoon of the herb is poured into a glass of cold boiled water, kept in a sealed container for 8 hours, then filtered and taken 1/4 cup before meals.

Infusions and decoctions are used both internally and for rinsing for diseases of the throat and oral cavity.

Thyme for coughs for children and adults

Thyme is considered the most powerful herbal preparation for cough, it is prescribed for bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, emphysema, obstructive pulmonary disease. Decoctions and infusions dilute mucus, promote its removal and reduce inflammatory process in the respiratory tract.

Additionally, you can do inhalations with fresh thyme herb, for which you pour boiling water over a bunch of herbs, let it brew for a while and breathe over the steam, covering yourself with a large towel and, of course, taking reasonable care. If you decide to do inhalations, I highly recommend reading general recommendations and tips in the article.

Also below are recipes for how to take thyme for coughs in the form of syrup for children.

I also invite you to watch a video about the use of thyme for our health from a famous herbalist.

Thyme during pregnancy

Can pregnant women be recommended to drink thyme? In any case, you need to consult your doctor. Thyme is not recommended for pregnant women. And what else should pregnant women pay attention to? Blood pressure often increases during pregnancy. If this happens and a woman takes thyme, it can further increase her blood pressure. Also, it should under no circumstances be taken by pregnant women who have problems with arrhythmia or thyroid diseases. And additionally, you can read the information in the contraindications at the end of the article.

Thyme essential oil

You can buy thyme essential oil in a pharmacy, in the process of making it beneficial features plants are strengthened many times over, this oil has very strong bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant properties.

The aroma of thyme helps with coughs, bronchial asthma, insomnia; aromatherapy sessions are indicated for nervous disorders, syndrome chronic fatigue, for depression.

To relieve muscle pain and relax them, add one drop of thyme essential oil to the massage cream; you can also add 4 to 5 drops of oil to the bath, which will help relieve fatigue, relax muscles and have a beneficial effect on the skin.

Thyme essential oil is great for treating weak, damaged hair, just add 2 drops of oil to your shampoo and wash your hair. Such procedures can be carried out once a week and the hair will begin to recover.

Thyme syrup for adults and children

Thyme, as an expectorant, is used in various cough syrups; the well-known Pertussin syrup contains an extract from thyme; it can be used by both children and adults, observing the indicated dosage.

How to make thyme syrup at home?

At home, you can also prepare thyme syrup, for which you take half a glass of chopped fresh thyme herb, put it in an enamel saucepan, pour a glass cold water and simmer over low heat until the water boils by half. Strain the broth and after cooling, add a glass of honey and 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Store the syrup in the refrigerator; children take 1/2 teaspoon twice a day when coughing; adults take a teaspoon twice a day.

Thyme in cosmetology

In addition to medicinal purposes, thyme is widely used in cosmetology; preparations based on this herb help cope with inflammatory skin diseases, swelling, tighten pores, and tighten the skin.

Thyme infusion is used as lotions, lotions, for rinsing the face after washing, for cooking medicinal bath. To prepare the infusion, pour a tablespoon of dry herb with a glass of boiling water, let it brew for 15 minutes, strain.

For lotions, use gauze napkins or cotton cloth, which must be soaked in thyme infusion, squeezed out and applied to the skin for problem areas. These lotions are good for porous, oily and acne-prone skin. For inflamed skin, thyme herb can be mixed with chamomile, nettle, and calendula flowers.

To combat cellulite, baths with thyme infusion are used, for which 4-5 tablespoons of dry herb are poured into a liter of boiling water, left for 30 minutes, strained and poured into the bath. Take a bath for no more than 15 minutes.

Thyme is also useful for hair; a decoction of the herb helps to cope with dandruff, eliminates itching, and strengthens falling weakened hair.

For the decoction, pour 3 tablespoons into 0.5 liters of boiling water and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Strain immediately, let it cool and rinse your hair after washing.

Thyme in cooking

Thyme is widely used in cooking; it is included in many spices and is excellent for meat, fish, poultry, soups and sauces. The unique aroma of thyme gives dishes a spicy note.

Thyme is used when smoking meat products, for marinades, and a sprig of fresh thyme added to vegetable stew, will make the dish much tastier and more aromatic. The only thing I would like to say about the subtleties of using fresh thyme: add it to a slightly cooled dish. Again, this is how its beneficial properties are best preserved (due to the essential oils that fresh thyme is so rich in).

And soon on the blog we will talk about tea with thyme, how to brew it correctly, how to use it, this is a separate conversation, a separate topic. Don't miss the material if you are interested in herbs.

Thyme. Contraindications

Despite the fact that thyme has such medicinal properties, it is necessary to be treated with drugs based on it with caution due to its strong action on the body. Each person is individual, and his reaction to certain plants is also individual. Therefore, consulting a doctor would be appropriate before any use of medicinal herbs, including thyme.

You should always start herbal treatment with minimal doses, literally half a sip in the first few doses, to understand how the body reacts. This will help you understand that allergic reaction no per plant.

Be especially careful when using thyme for children, only after consulting a doctor and not on your own.

There are also absolute contraindications to the use of thyme :

pregnancy,
breastfeeding,
functional disorders of the liver and kidneys,
severe hypertension,
diabetes,
thyrotoxicosis,
exacerbation peptic ulcer stomach and duodenum.

I wish everyone good health. Remember that herbs are always our helpers. Don't rush to run to the pharmacy for expensive medicines. Choose the herbs that are right for you. And do not forget that in addition to beneficial properties, our herbs also have contraindications. And be sure to take breaks from herbal treatment.

And for the soul today we will listen to a very romantic composition George Skaroulis – Fragile This is a composition from the Greek composer George Skaroulis. Everything is so beautiful. Give yourself a treat.

Pantohematogen - the secret of Altai health

As it progressed official medicine, people increasingly began to forget about healing herbs and their wonderful properties. One of the few plants that has an infinite number of beneficial properties is thyme, better known as thyme. This semi-shrub plant is used in medical practice quite limited, which cannot be said about lovers of traditional medicine.

IN Ancient Rus' pretty thyme flowers were used to decorate icons of the Virgin Mary. The love of Russians and other peoples for the plant is not surprising. After all, the number of diseases that can be cured with the help of thyme is large.

What does thyme help with?

Thyme has expectorant and disinfectant properties. Due to this, it is used for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, cough, bronchitis chronic course, pneumonia, whooping cough and bronchial asthma. The effect of using the plant is very noticeable when painful process is not in acute phase. But this is not the only thing that thyme is useful for, and therefore, in order not only to assert, but to benefit you, let’s look at recipes for infusion, decoction and tincture with thyme for treatment colds, headaches, impotence, alcohol addiction and to improve facial skin and hair.

How to cook thyme?

Usually, having plant raw materials, it is poured with boiling water and left for some time. This is how we get a water infusion. You can also boil the raw materials in water over low heat. This is how we get a water decoction. You can squeeze the “juices” out of raw materials using alcohol, at the same time preserving the medicine from quickly disappearing. This is how we get an alcohol or vodka tincture. Well, having recalled the main ways to “force” a plant to give us its strength, let’s proceed to the practical implementation of this...

Thyme decoction

Knowledgeable people use various recipes preparing an aqueous decoction to combat a wide variety of ailments:

Helps with headaches and concussions next remedy: 1 tbsp. l. thyme herbs are poured with 2 glasses of water, boiled for 1-2 minutes and removed from heat. The container with the resulting decoction is well wrapped and left for an hour. Strained thyme decoction should be taken before meals, a third of a glass three times a day, or used to wash your hair. A 6-12 month course of treatment will help cope with headaches, normalize brain function, improve sleep and strengthen nerves. Do you think six months to a year is enough for treatment? If yes, then you probably want to suppress the pills for years. But it’s better to say goodbye to them. It is so?!

Useful for colds and accompanying respiratory diseases next recipe: a tablespoon of chopped herbs, poured with a liter of fresh boiling water, boiled for 5 minutes over low heat and left for half an hour. The strained decoction is drunk as tea throughout the day. Adding a teaspoon of honey will make the decoction even more beneficial.

Thyme decoction is also used as a proven remedy for improving hair condition. The recipe for making the decoction is simple. It is enough to boil a handful of herbs in a liter of water until the volume of the boiling liquid is reduced by half. The prepared decoction is used instead of shampoo. This effective remedy will stop hair loss.

Before using masks and creams with active ingredients Cleansing steam baths based on thyme decoction will be useful. Pour a tablespoon of the plant into 0.5 liters of water and boil for 20 minutes. Cover your head with a towel and hold your face over the steam for 10 minutes.
It is useful to have a steam bath once every six months. It is important to remember that the procedure is suitable for combination, oily skin types, but is contraindicated for acne in the active phase and dilated, superficial capillaries.

Thyme is famous as an effective remedy for treating alcohol addiction. For the decoction, you need to prepare a couple of tablespoons of thyme and oregano herbs, pour 500 ml of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes in a water bath. After 30 minutes of infusion, the broth is filtered.
The daily dose should not exceed 4 tablespoons, and the course of treatment should last no more than two weeks. A glass of freshly prepared decoction can be used for emergency recovery from a state of intoxication.

Thyme infusion

The most the easy way The preparation of a medicinal product from thyme is a water infusion. From traditional medicine you can learn about many healthy recipes infusion from this plant:

For recurrent headaches and migraines help will come simple recipe. A tablespoon of thyme is poured into 1 cup of boiling water and left for 30 minutes. Drink thyme infusion 3-4 times a day.

For a quick recovery from sore throat, bronchitis, colds, acute respiratory infections, ARVI and asthma, you can prepare a simple medicine. A tablespoon of the crushed plant should be poured into a glass of hot water, let the mixture brew for an hour and strain. Instead of part of the thyme, you can put mint or oregano. The medication is taken in 1 - 2 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.

An infusion of crushed thyme and 250 ml of boiling water is infused for one hour and drunk 80 ml three times a day. The prepared composition copes well with hair loss and dandruff. It can not only be taken orally, but also used for regular rinsing of hair.

Thyme is famous for its excellent cosmetic effect. 2 tablespoons of the plant are poured into 200 ml of boiled water and left for about a quarter of an hour. The strained infusion can be used in combination with infusions of other herbs (chamomile, nettle, sage, calendula, string) depending on skin type. The result is a natural lotion without alcohol, which should be used to wash your face or, after moistening a cotton pad in it, wipe the skin of your neck and face.

“Lotion” should be stored for no more than one day. It helps improve metabolic processes, tighten pores and dries oily skin faces. Also, the finished infusion of thyme can be mixed with starch to form a paste and applied to the face area for 30 minutes. This mask fights aging.

In the old days, thyme was called “male herb”, since even then its ability to cure male ailments and sexual impotence was known. To restore potency and treat prostatitis, it is recommended to pour dried thyme flowers in the amount of one tablespoon of 200-250 ml of boiling water, cover, wrap and leave for 30 minutes. Take the infusion half an hour before meals about six times a day.

How to brew thyme correctly?

To do this, the grass is poured with boiling water in a white spring state. Next, wrap the container with a towel. You can use a thermos.

Thyme tincture

Alcohol tincture of herbs is a favorite treatment method for many healers and lovers of traditional medicine. It is important to remember that it proper preparation includes the use of clean glassware and daily shaking of the composition during infusion:

How to cope with a very common ailment headache, you can use an alcohol tincture of thyme, white mustard herb and lemon balm. 2 tablespoons of each herb should be poured into 2 liters of red wine. The composition is infused for 2-3 weeks in a cool place. For headaches as emergency assistance Take the tincture one tablespoon every half hour or hour until the pain disappears.

The tincture is known as one of the best medicinal products in the treatment of influenza, acute respiratory infections and various respiratory diseases. Pour 20 g of thyme herb, fragrant violet flowers and mint leaves into 0.5 liters of good vodka and leave for 3-4 days. The resulting medicine must be filtered and consumed 30 g before meals three times a day.

To improve the condition of your hair, use thyme tincture: 3 tbsp. l. crushed herbs, pour two glasses of vodka and leave for ten days. The tincture should be applied to the base of the curls and scalp. There is no need to rinse off the composition. Thyme tincture strengthens hair follicles and eliminates excess oily shine.

A tincture of dried thyme herb is used to treat acne and pimples caused by activity. anaerobic bacteria. To prepare the composition, the container is filled one third with grass and filled with vodka, leaving a little space in the container. The mixture is infused for 14-30 days, filtered and poured into another container. Using a cotton swab ready-made tincture Wipe your facial skin daily.

To overcome alcohol addiction, you need to mix 20 g of mint, rosemary, sage, thyme, fragrant violet flowers and garden savory. The herbal mixture should be poured with 0.5 liters of vodka and infused for 3-4 days. If the need for alcohol arises, the patient is given a glass mineral water with the addition of 2 tablespoons of strained tincture. During the first week, the dose of tincture is increased by one teaspoon, and during the second week the dose is reduced by the same amount. The course of treatment is half a month.

Thyme is useful not only as a remedy for curing many diseases, but also as a raw material for cooking delicious tea at home. Correct Application thyme and its healing properties can be much more effective than many medical supplies. The main thing is to follow the dosage and not neglect contraindications.

Thyme, known to many as thyme, has been used by people for hundreds of years. It served our ancestors not only as a fragrant seasoning, but also as a powerful medicine to help cope with different problems. As a result, scientists studied the composition of the herb, and many properties received scientific confirmation.

Thyme - composition

The aromatic herb has a rich composition that has been carefully studied by scientists. It contains different vitamins: A, C, E, K, RR and group B. Healing properties thyme is due to the presence of cymol, ascaridole, choline, ursolic acid, thymol and other substances. Weed contains minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, iron and selenium. Thyme is unique in that it contains a powerful plant antibiotic that can cope with Staphylococcus aureus. Many people, learning the benefits of thyme, are interested in the calorie content; for example, 100 g of the product contains 276 kcal.

How is thyme beneficial for the body?

The rich chemical composition presented above provides a wide range of beneficial properties.

Has a calming effect and helps normalize work nervous system. With frequent use, you can cope with depression, insomnia, etc.
It has bactericidal properties, effectively coping with infections of various origins.
When figuring out what thyme helps with, it is worth talking about its benefits for treating and preventing colds, since it...
Acts as a cleanser, so decoctions and infusions are recommended for food poisoning.
You can use the plant to improve weight loss results. This is connected with his positive influence to work digestive system, on metabolism. Tea with thyme helps remove excess moisture, eliminating swelling.
It is recommended to use herbal recipes in the treatment of rheumatism, and they also effectively cope with bruises and other skin lesions, contusions and infectious rashes.

Thyme for cough

Many diseases are accompanied by the appearance of a symptom such as cough. An aromatic herb used in various folk recipes will help cope with this problem. It remains to figure out how thyme acts on the body, so this plant contains substances that provide antibacterial properties. It destroys microorganisms that cause a sore throat, and it also increases cough productivity, which makes breathing easier and removes phlegm accumulated in the lungs and bronchi. It is important to know how to brew thyme, since the result depends on it.

Ingredients:

thyme – 3 teaspoons;
oregano – 1 teaspoon;
mint – 1 teaspoon;
boiling water.

Preparation:

Mix the herbs and pour boiling water over them in a teapot. Drink warm.
If the taste is too concentrated, then add boiling water. This natural medicine can be given to adults and children.

Thyme for pancreatitis

Herbal treatment has remained relevant for hundreds of years, and for pancreatitis it is recommended to use recipes that contain thyme. This herb has an anti-inflammatory effect. With the help of a decoction or infusion you can remove acute inflammation pancreas. In addition, the benefits of thyme for the body are associated with its ability to regenerate damaged tissue. Don't forget that it has an analgesic effect. It is important to know not only how thyme is useful, but also how to brew it correctly.

Ingredients:

grass – 3 g;
water – 1 tbsp.

Preparation:

Pour boiling water over the crushed plant. Leave in a closed container for 10 minutes.
It is important to drink the infusion warm. During the period of remission, this drink should be consumed at least 2-3 times a day. If exacerbations are observed, then daily dose is 1 tbsp.

Thyme for gastritis

Due to the consumption of junk food, gastritis often develops, and to alleviate the condition, you can use herbal infusions and infusions. Thyme in folk medicine recommended for gastritis, as it helps relieve inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane. Useful decoctions and infusions reduce painful sensations and promote healing of the gastric mucosa. When figuring out the benefits of aromatic thyme, it is worth pointing out that it helps minimize the risk of ulcers.

Ingredients:

grass – 3 g;
water – 200 ml.

Preparation:

Combine the ingredients, place in a steam bath, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the container from the heat, strain using a sieve, and take 1 tbsp. spoon four times a day.

Thyme in gynecology

Since ancient times, representatives of the fair sex have used herbs for treatment various diseases. Thyme is effective against thrush because this herb contains antifungal substances. In addition, it is used as an antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory agent. Thyme, whose beneficial properties for women are confirmed by doctors, is recommended during menstruation to cope with painful sensations. During treatment gynecological problems it is worth douching.

Ingredients:

grass – 3 g;
water – 1 tbsp.

Preparation:

Ingredients:

grass – 3 g;
water – 1 tbsp.

Preparation:

Combine the ingredients and leave in a closed container until cool.
Take the tincture in a large spoon 4-5 times a day.

Thyme for diabetes

Additional methods of treating diabetes can include numerous decoctions and infusions of herbs that help cope with unpleasant symptoms. They help improve metabolic processes, stabilize blood sugar levels and raise the overall tone of a diabetic. To do this, you need to know how to use thyme.

Ingredients:

grass – 3 g;
water – 50 ml.

Preparation:

Pour boiling water over the aromatic herb and leave for an hour. After this, add hot water to get a full glass.
You can add thyme to tea, for which you take 3 teaspoons of black tea and 2 teaspoons of herbs.

Thyme for vision

The aromatic herb contains vitamin A, which is important for maintaining visual acuity. Thyme is useful for the eyes because it stabilizes metabolism in the tissues of the eye as well. Experiments by scientists have shown that with the help of decoctions and infusions, it is possible to slow down the progression of degenerative processes. It is recommended to use them for cataracts and other eye diseases. At regular use can I return .

Ingredients:

grass – 15 g;
honey – 500 g.

Preparation:

Fresh grass must be crushed so that juices and essential oils begin to be released.
Pour in honey and leave away from sunlight for seven days. You need to take the finished medicine one large spoon three times a day.

Thyme for hypertension

Phytotherapy specialists offer a large number of fees that help reduce blood pressure in a short time, and with regular use you can normalize the indicators. If you are interested in how thyme affects blood pressure, then it is worth mentioning that it helps to gently dilate blood vessels, which alleviates the condition. Eat different recipes and one of the most accessible is the following.

Ingredients:

collection with thyme – 3 g;
water – 1 tbsp.

Preparation:

Mix the ingredients, cover with a lid and insulate.
Leave for several hours and then strain.
Take the infusion before meals four times a day. After drinking the drink, it is recommended to lie down for a while and warm your feet.

Thyme for cystitis

Inflammation Bladder brings to a person severe discomfort, therefore there is great amount means that help improve the condition. If you are interested in how thyme affects the body, you need to know that this herb has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves painful symptoms and promotes improvement. general condition body. You can use a simple tincture that will improve the outcome of the treatment.

Ingredients:

grass – 10 g;
water – 250 ml.

Preparation:

Mix the ingredients and leave in a thermos or covered for a couple of hours.
At the next stage of preparation, strain the infusion using a sieve or cheesecloth. Drink the drink several spoons 2-3 times a day.

Thyme for alcoholism

To overcome addiction, people have been looking for an effective remedy since ancient times. An affordable and effective option is treatment with thyme. According to statistics, one of the most productive and at the same time simple ways overcome addiction to alcohol - create disgust for it. When understanding how thyme is useful, it is worth pointing out that this aromatic herb is capable of this task, and this is due to the fact that it contains substances vomiting when consumed alcoholic drinks. To begin treatment, it is important to understand how to brew thyme.

Ingredients:

grass – 15 g;
water – 0.5 l.

Preparation:

Mix the ingredients and place the container in a water bath for 25 minutes.
When the mixture is ready, strain it and add boiling water so that you end up with 0.5 liters of broth.
To cope, you need to drink a decoction of 60 ml four times a day. After this, you need to drink 20 g of vodka to provoke an attack of vomiting. The duration of treatment is 7-14 days. It is important to prepare a new portion each time.

Thyme for smoking

Much is known folk recipes that can be used to cope with nicotine addiction. When figuring out the benefits of thyme for smokers, it is worth mentioning that this herb contains thymol, which causes a disinfectant and anesthetic effect. Thyme extracts based on honey help cleanse the respiratory tract and have an expectorant effect. There are several ways to use herbs:

To make it easier to wean yourself off, it is recommended to buy cigarettes filled with dried thyme.
A strong desire to smoke can be reduced by using thyme essential oil. Add a drop of oil to 1 teaspoon of honey and dissolve everything in warm tea. Do not increase the dosage as undesirable consequences may occur.

Thyme is a creeping perennial that grows in the form of a subshrub of the Lamiaceae family. This plant is often identified with thyme. In fact, thyme and thyme are close relatives belonging to the same genus. Each of them has its own varieties, some differences in color, smell, slight differences in the shape of the leaves and stem. But their similarity allows us to mistake them for the same plant, and their use by humans is the same.

What does thyme have? creeping properties, why it is prepared and how it is used - this will be discussed in the article. You can use herbs only if you know all their properties, only then it will be beneficial and will not cause harm.

Thyme (thyme): chemical composition and nutritional value

Chemical composition thyme contains a powerful plant antibiotic - carvacrol. He can overcome Staphylococcus aureus. The plant also contains essential oil containing a lot of thymol, linalool, and caryophyllene.

The plant contains the following elements:

vitamins A, group B 1-9, C, E, K, PP, beta-carotene;
cymol;
terpineol;
ascaridole;
borneol;
ursolic acid;
choline;
micro- and macroelements - sodium, potassium, iron, calcium, selenium.

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What are the benefits of thyme?

Thyme has the following beneficial properties:

anti-inflammatory;
antiseptic;
diuretic;
anticonvulsant;
antipyretic;
painkiller;
hypnotic.

Active substances

mineral salts

wide range

Creeping thyme is also useful because it is a good honey plant. The honey made from it is very fragrant. The beneficial properties of thyme are manifested when brewed in tea - it is considered a natural stimulant used for stress, to treat depression, migraines, and neurasthenia. The use of thyme in tea is very useful for children suffering from anemia.

Dry herbs were previously used for incense during divine services. Today, the above-ground part of the plant is in great demand in the perfume industry.

Pharmacological properties of thyme

The thyme plant has medicinal properties due to its chemical composition. Thymol, which is abundant in thyme, is a phenol derivative. But thymol has less toxicity and a gentler effect on mucous membranes, and is a good bactericidal agent in the fight against coccal flora. Thymol exhibits great activity against pathogenic fungi, whipworms, and tapeworms.

Healing essential oils contained in the plant are effective for bronchitis and other pulmonary diseases, especially with whooping cough and asthma. They are also useful for infectious inflammations intestines.

The diaphoretic properties of creeping thyme make it an effective diaphoretic, which is useful for colds, runny nose and flu. The ability to regulate the activity of the nervous system is useful for people suffering from insomnia.

Fermentation in the intestines is relieved by decoctions and infusions of thyme. Therefore, it is taken when eating fatty, heavy foods to normalize digestion.

Thyme has beneficial properties in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. In this case, it is used externally. Thyme is also used externally in the form of lotions, compresses and ointments, which are effective for skin diseases.

Did you know? Thyme infusion causes a strong aversion to alcohol, which is why it is used to treat alcohol addiction.

Thyme is also useful for men. It concentrates microelements important for men's health. Selenium in the plant is necessary for the synthesis of testosterone, molybdenum activates enzymes responsible for normal sexual function.

How is thyme used in folk medicine?

In folk medicine, thyme is often used due to its availability, taste qualities and, in fact, medicinal properties. The most simple form application - tea with thyme. To prepare this, you can use a fresh plant or a dried one. A teaspoon of herb is poured into a glass hot water, steep for five minutes - and the tea is ready, you just need to strain it. You can also mix the herb with black tea.

In the fight against alcoholism, a decoction of thyme is used. It is prepared by pouring 15 grams of raw material into 500 ml of boiling water. The mixture is kept in a water bath for 15 minutes, filtered and boiling water is added to obtain 500 ml. Such decoctions are effective for withdrawal from binge drinking. You can take a decoction of 50 grams for two weeks, and after it drink a little alcohol. Persistent vomiting reflex helps to turn away from alcohol.

For radiculitis and joint diseases, prepare a tincture of thyme. To prepare it, you need to take 8 tablespoons of raw materials and pour 0.5 liters of vodka into them. Leave in a dark place for two weeks, shaking. Then strain the mixture and rub it into the diseased parts of the body. You can also take baths for such diseases - take 200 grams of thyme for 2 liters of boiling water and infuse it. Take a bath for 15 minutes two days.

At women's diseases douching can be done. For them, you need to pour one part of the raw material with three parts of water, boil for a couple of minutes, cool and strain. Douching is carried out at night.

For sexual weakness in men, the following recipe is used: 2 tablespoons of the herb, pour 500 ml of boiling water, leave for 2-3 hours. Then strain and take half a glass half an hour before meals twice a day.

You can gargle with thyme for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx. The crushed herb is poured with boiling water, left for an hour and after filtering, rinsed with warm infusion. Also helps with toothache.

Thyme decoctions are taken for the following conditions:iyah: Gpain, insomnia, nervous agitation, neuralgia, epilepsy, fear, stress, pneumonia, anemia, bronchitis, intestinal diseases, stomach diseases and so on.

Thyme oil found application in cosmetology. It is used for the beauty and strength of hair. Use it before washing your hair - you need to rub it into the scalp or mix the oil with shampoo, about 5 ml per 20 ml of shampoo. It will help get rid of dandruff and normalize work sebaceous glands, will reduce hair oiliness.

Also, to prevent hair loss, decoctions of thyme are used - 4 tablespoons of the herb, pour 400 ml of water, boil for 10 minutes, strain, cool. After washing your hair, rinse your hair with it. There is no need to wash it off.

Herbal medicine with thyme includes steam baths for facial skin. Thyme (thyme) is poured with boiling water for 20 minutes. Take a tablespoon of herb per half liter of water. Bend over the hot broth, covering your head with a towel. Keep your face over the steam bath for 10 minutes.

Important! Safety rules must be followed. The procedure must be performed without fanaticism - if it is too hot, you should not endure it. It is necessary to ensure a comfortable temperature and the required distance of the face above the broth.

For sagging skin, enlarged pores, and inflammation, thyme compresses are used. A glass of boiling water is combined with a tablespoon of thyme and allowed to cool. Afterwards, you can moisten a gauze or cotton napkin in the broth and apply it to your face. The procedure lasts 15-20 minutes.

Use of thyme in cooking

Thyme leaves are used in cooking. This seasoning is used fresh and dried. A pungent smell, spicy, slightly bitter taste - such is thyme in dishes.

Thyme leaves added to dishes improve the taste and aroma and give a bitterness. In baking, thyme is the leading spice. Vegetable dishes - cabbage and potatoes - are also transformed with the addition of thyme.

Using thyme as a seasoning for fatty dishes helps improve digestion. Thanks to the wonderful aromatic properties Thyme is used in small quantities for cooking.

Did you know? If thyme oil is added to meat broth, it can inhibit bacterial growth for three days.

Procurement of medicinal raw materials

The location in which the thyme grew plays a big role. Grass should be collected only in areas with good ecology, away from roads and industries.

For treatment, the above-ground part of the plant is collected. Collection is carried out during the flowering period - late June - early August. Shoots with flower stalks are cut with scissors and placed in bags or baskets so that they do not wrinkle or become compressed.

Important! To harvest, do not uproot the thyme. The roots are not used for treatment, but they are necessary so that the plant can reproduce vegetatively.

Thyme should be collected in dry weather, after the morning dew has dried. Raw materials must be cleaned of woody stems, diseased and thinned shoots, as well as insect larvae.