Origin of thyme.
Going back a bit in history the ancient Egyptians used this herb in embalming. The Greeks used it in their baths and burned it as incense in their temples. It is believed that its extension throughout Europe is due to the Romans and their use to purify their homes.
In the Middle Ages, women often gave their knights and warriors gifts in which they included thyme leaves, as they believed that with this they increased the courage of the bearer. Thyme was also used as incense at funerals and was also placed in the coffin with what was supposed to ensure a good transit to the next life.
Thymus or thyme is a genus with around 215 to 350 species of perennial herbs and sub-shrubs of the Lamiaceae family (previously, Labiadas). They are native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, North Africa and Greenland.
Nowadays from the species of the Timo genus dry or fresh herbs are used as a source of essential oils, as well as oleoresins, as a garden plant and as a medicinal plant used in folk medicine, homeopathy, and increasingly in traditional medicine. However, only a small part of the species, precisely Thymus mastichina, Thymus serpyllum, Thymus vulgaris and Thymus zygis are of commercial importance. For the production of the pharmaceutical drug (timos herba) according to the European Pharmacopoeia, the use of two types of Thymus, T. vulgaris and T. zygis or a mixture of both is allowed.
According to the data of the Spanish Database of Food Composition is a food rich in iron, providing 123.6 milligrams per 100 grams of edible portion.
Characteristics of thyme.
Although its appearance is that of a non-woody plant, the truth is that it is a highly branched bush with a completely creeping tendency that usually does not exceed a few centimeters in height. Its leaves are numerous and tiny as well as rounded that are arranged to cover the stems of the plant in its entirety throughout the year.
At the end of this stem that we have talked about, are the flowers, which is what exposes the perfect detail for when the only interest we have in thyme is purely ornamental. The smell of these is very pleasant so it makes it perfect for indoor spaces where we look for a fresh and non-artificial aroma.
Care of the plant.
Knowing the healing properties as well as the ornamental uses of thyme, it is not surprising that we tend to want to plant a vegetable. If you are in this case but you do not know what you have to do to make your development optimal, then we want to give you some small tips:
Thyme are lovers of sunny positions, they only grow on the slopes where sunlight directly hits. In this way, when you have it at home you will have to offer a very bright space.
For the winter months, it is interesting that you know that the thyme is accustomed to withstand the cold seasons therefore, you should not worry too much in this field rather, what matters is that the sun hits full.
Medical uses.
The most important component of this plant is thymol and scientifically it is known that it acts on the circulation and the nervous centers strengthening all that it can of it.
On the other hand, has digestive qualities and thanks to its consumption through infusions (one of the ways in which more is taken) we can have a good digestion and forget the weight that sometimes causes this in our stomach. In addition to this, it also contains soothing functions which makes us effectively, we are much healthier especially when it comes to the dry cough that usually slows down with a few shots.
The thyme branches, in addition to their content for infusions, can also be added to the soup and in this way stimulates the appetite for those closed stomachs that are never hungry. If you want to eat more but it seems that you do not feel like it, you can add this plant to your wines and thus, open it.
Like many other medicinal plants, thyme has increased its popularity thanks to what is known about it since it contains everything necessary for us to look at each of its details. That said, if you want to make a model that is easy to grow, known everywhere and also has a good flavor, you should definitely look for the seeds so that in your garden you have a new vegetable that in addition to decorating your house can also enhance the care of your health or in another case look for a plant in a nursery.
Sources:
https://www.flores.ninja/el-tomillo/
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thymus
