There are some
difficulties with nomenclature and botanical authenticity concerning
thyme as there are about four hundred species or 100 species with 400
names. Therefore, purchasing thyme must be done with care. There is a
pink flowered variety of thyme, which yields a superior oil to that of
the white flowered variety. Good digestive stimulant, useful for
people with a sluggish digestive system, an intestinal antiseptic,
helpful in gastric infections. It can expel intestinal worms like
roundworm, threadworm and tapeworm. Thyme has been used in treating
colds, coughs and sore throats. Thyme is an excellent pulmonary
disinfectant, useful for all respiratory, nose, mouth, throat and
chest infections, infections of the bladder or urinary tract. It
stimulates the production of white corpuscles, strengthening the
body's immunity. Thyme stimulates circulation and raises low blood
pressure. It is good for people who are fatigued, depressed or
lethargic. It stimulates the appetite, making it useful in
convalescence. Thyme has the rare property of counteracting adrenaline
spasms. This helps balance the adrenal cortex system, where there is
an over production of adrenaline hormones, which can cause the kidneys
and the digestive system to malfunction. It also calms spasms caused
by too much acetylcholine.
Aromatherapy
infectious
disease, bronchitis, diarrhea, bruises, aches and pains
