Thyme : A powerful antiseptic

Rich in flavonoids and essential oils, thyme energises the whole body, from the digestive system to the muscles and the immune system.

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Thyme also refers to an endocrine gland essential for human immunity. The thymus is located in the middle of the chest, and curiously, this organ reaches its peak activity and size during puberty, before regressing in adulthood. The thymus appears to be a key component in the maturation of the immune system in children. Thyme is also one of those plants that have been able to adapt to particularly hostile environments in terms of drought and heat, without losing their vigour. And it is precisely this vigorous, courageous character
that thyme passes on to everyone who consumes it. Rich in flavonoids and essential oils, thyme energises the whole body, from the digestive system to the muscles and the immune system.
The latest research even shows that not only is thyme non-toxic, but that its essential oils prevent and correct aberrations in genetic material induced by mutagens, whether synthetic or natural! We can therefore rightly consider that certain molecules contained
in thyme, such as carvacrol and thymol, protect against cancerous risks and, to a certain extent, against cell ageing.
Good for digestion Although not a panacea, thyme has many applications, some of them quite powerful. In the past, it was used to treat hiccups as well as snake bites, but it is mainly known for two major areas of action: its digestive virtues and its role as a natural antiseptic and antibiotic. For a good herbal tea, nothing could be simpler: take 2 teaspoons of thyme for a cup, let your water steep for five minutes and add the juice of half a lemon and thyme honey! On the digestive level, thyme excels in “putting order” in gastrointestinal disorders,
thanks in particular to its bitter principles. Antispasmodic, it quickly calms and rebalances the enteric nervous system, and effectively treats slow digestion, bloating, belching and other flatulence.
An infusion of thyme will stimulate the lazy bladder and help to unclog the liver. Its antifungal and antimicrobial properties
also help keep bad gut flora under control, including the infamous Helicobacter pylori, often responsible for stomach ulcers.
We often hear about the benefits of spices, especially for their antioxidant
properties. This is also the case for herbs, and thyme in particular. Antioxidants are those compounds that neutralise free radicals, unstable and highly reactive molecules that science holds responsible for most age-related diseases, including cancer and heart disease. Evaluations have shown that certain herbs such as thyme, but also rosemary, have a higher antioxidant power than most fruits and vegetables. For internal use: For the flu, let 20 g of dried flowering tops infuse for 10 minutes in 1 litre of boiling water. Take 3 cups per day. Against head colds and sinusitis, infuse a small branch. For external use: to clean a wound, prepare
this decoction and apply to the lesion: infuse 20 g of plant in a litre of boiling water for 15 minutes. For rheumatism, heat some fresh thyme in a pan and insert it between two cloths that you will put on the painful place.