Family Name: Lamiaceae
Botanical Name(s): Thymus Vulgaris
Popular Name(s): Thyme, Common Thyme, Garden Thyme and Mother of
Thyme.
Parts Used: Leaves and Flowering Tops.
Habitat: Thyme is indigenous to the Mediterranean region and
cultivated widely.
Description: Thyme is a variable shrub with white to purple
flowers. Some plants have variegated leaves and grow to about 25 cm in
height.
Uses: It is a warming herb that is astringent, aromatic,
anti-septic, and anti-fungal. It helps to improve digestion, relax
spasms and controls coughing. Thyme can be used for tonsillitis and gum
diseases. It is used as a tonic for hair and to help treat dandruff and
hair loss.
