Struggling with Stubborn Belly Fat That Just Won’t Go Away?
You’ve tried eating healthy. You’ve tried working out.
Yet those same problem areas remain… and it’s frustrating.
What if the real issue isn’t your diet…
but your body’s internal fat-burning switch?
FREE Training Video Reveals:
The Breakthrough Method to “Vaporize” Stubborn Fat Cells
(No extreme diets. No endless cardio. No stress.)
Discover how real people are finally burning fat, naturally and consistently.
Click below to watch your FREE training while it’s still online:
➡️ YES! Show Me The Free Video
Thyme
thyme
generalize
Many people have a variety of herbs on their spice shelves without realizing that even the most everyday herbs can provide incredible benefits. Thyme is a staple ingredient in cooking and is a popular herb found in the kitchen due to its versatility. Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, it is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow once established. For culinary purposes, it provides a unique flavor that complements savory dishes and helps extend the shelf life of foods, especially meat. Medicinally, it excels at supporting the respiratory system, as a digestive aid, and its nutrients enhance overall health. Fragrant, slightly spicy, sweet and earthy, thyme is a must-have herb for any kitchen apothecary.
You may need thyme if: . .
- You have a dry, dry, or painful cough
- you have slow digestion
- You need extra immune support
Thyme Benefits
- Rich in phytonutrients, minerals and vitamins to support general health
- Enhance immune function
- Supports the thymus gland, an important part of the immune system
- Helps relieve digestive problems
- Help relieve respiratory illnesses
- Modulates GABA receptor levels to contribute to healthy stress response
Common ways to use thyme
- Use topically as a cleanser or ointment to speed wound repair
- Take internally, such as tea, tincture, or medicinal syrup
- In aromatherapy, thymol (the volatile oil in thyme) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
- Use as a mouthwash or rinse to relieve oral discomfort
- In cooking, to enhance the flavor of meals and as a preservation technique (especially meat dishes)
Growing and Foraging Information
| scientific name | Thyme |
| common name | Thyme, common thyme, wild thyme |
| Hardiness zone | Zone 5-9 |
| soil type | Well-drained alkaline soil |
| sun exposure | sunny location |
| watering | drought tolerant |
| planting | Start from seeds indoors or sow directly into the soil. |
| high | 6-12 inches |
| harvest | Harvest throughout the growing season. |
| pests and diseases | In general, thyme is resistant to pests and diseases due to its volatile oil content. If you overwater, you may cause root rot. |
Security Question: Safe and non-toxic. Sensitive people may experience respiratory allergic reactions.
Drug interactions: If you have any health conditions or are taking any prescription medications, consult your healthcare provider before adding new herbs to your diet.
Breastfeeding and pregnancy: There are no known contraindications to breastfeeding and pregnancy.
Select research about Thyme
Inside Thyme: The Biological, Chemical, and Healing Properties of a Native Mediterranean Herb – PMC
In this article, researchers highlight the medicinal benefits of thyme and thymol (thyme essential oil). It details the nutritional and health benefits of thyme, noting that it contains vitamin A, B complexes C, E and K, as well as calcium, folate, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium and selenium. Additionally, it helps maintain GABA levels, which helps relieve stress. The article also highlights the culinary benefits of thyme, noting that its use helps preserve food (especially meat). It highlights the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects of thyme and thymol.
No title.