Thyme is a plant that is found in suburban areas. Even in ancient times, culture was used to treat various pathologies, as well as in cooking. The second name of thyme is thyme, and this is due to the presence of atimol substance in its composition.
Useful and healing properties of thyme
The composition of the plant includes many useful components, which explains its widespread use in medical practice. Thymol is present in thyme oil, which has a pronounced fungicidal and disinfecting effect. In addition, the composition of thyme includes flavonoids and phenolic antioxidants, that is, lutein, timonin, luteolin and naringenin.
The leaves of the plant are a source of trace elements such as potassium, magnesium, manganese and selenium. In addition, thyme contains vitamins of various groups, tannins, resins and organic acids.
Thyme based remedies have the following effects:
- bactericidal;
- bronchodilator;
- pain medication;
- expectorant;
- antispasmodic;
- anti-inflammatory.
Thyme is recommended for use with the following indications:
- Strengthening immunity. Thyme contains a lot of vitamin C and A, which gives it an adaptogenic effect. Reception of funds on the basis of such a plant during an epidemic helps to avoid colds, and in the case of a disease, speed up recovery.
- Lowering blood pressure. With the help of thyme extract, it is possible to reduce the pulse rate and reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood. For this reason, this plant is recommended to include in the diet of those patients who suffer from tachycardia and hypertension.
- Cough treatment Thyme has expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Means based on this plant are recommended to be taken in the treatment of prolonged wet cough with viscous sputum in addition to antibiotics and mucolytics.
- Elimination of acne. Thyme has a pronounced antibacterial effect on the body, so it is recommended to use it for the treatment of various skin lesions. The tincture of the plant has an anti-inflammatory effect, therefore, it is effective in eliminating acne.
- Disinfectant action. The composition of the essential oil contains thymol, which has fungicidal properties. Means prepared from a plant are recommended for use against staphylococci, enterococci and other pathogenic microorganisms.
Experts say that thyme is a repellent, that is, it helps repel mosquitoes. To prepare a home repellent, you need to mix 3-5 drops of thyme essential oil with a small amount of water. The resulting mixture is recommended to be applied to open skin before going outside.
When and how to harvest
For the preparation of medicines used thyme, harvested before or during flowering in dry weather. The plant has quite strong stems, so it is best to cut them with scissors. The plant contains essential oils, and it is not recommended to dry it under the rays of the sun. The fact is that with this method of drying the healing properties of thyme are lost. It is best to harvest the collected raw materials in the shade under a canopy or in a well-ventilated room. Store the dried plant must be in a tight-fitting container for 2-3 years.
Why do men need thyme?
Thyme is a plant that, when properly administered, is beneficial for the male body. One of the common problems is the reduction of erectile function in men and impotence, which occurs on the background of stressful situations. To restore men's health, as well as to normalize the functioning of the nervous system is possible with the help of baths with thyme.
The synthesis of testosterone and sperm production is carried out under the influence of selenium and molybdenum, which are present in the composition of the plant. Molybdenum has a stimulating effect on the work of the genitals in men.
When the problem of early ejaculation, you can use the following recipe:
- In a thermos need to pour 20 grams of plant materials and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water;
- after 2 hours, strain and drink the product several times a day;
- The course of therapy is 2 weeks, after which, if there is evidence, it can be repeated.
Manual therapists recommend performing a massage of the perineal area using thyme oil, which can be purchased at a pharmacy or you can do it yourself. To do this, pour 15 ml of olive oil into well-chopped dry grass, preheating it in a water bath. When rubbing the mixture during the massage, the oil begins to actively influence the inflammatory process, improves blood flow and stimulates the body's natural forces.
The beneficial properties of thyme for women
Thyme is a plant that has a tonic effect on the entire body. Funds based on this herb are useful for women who are particularly prone to depression, stress and migraines. In addition, gynecologists advise taking infusions of plants to those patients who suffer from painful menstruation and inflammation of appendages. With the help of thyme baths, one can cope with fatigue and restore working capacity.
Thyme tea is recommended for young mothers to improve lactation and breast milk quality. Thyme tincture is effective in treating cystitis, insomnia and uterine bleeding. To prepare it, you need 10 grams of thyme, pour 200 ml of hot water and leave for 2 hours. After a while, the agent should be filtered and drunk several times throughout the day.
Thyme Medication Recipes
For the treatment of cough at home it is recommended to prepare the following means:
Brew a table spoon of thyme with a glass of hot water and leave the mixture to infuse for 1 hour. After the tool should be filtered and take 10-20 ml several times during the day.- It is necessary to mix a tablespoon of fresh aloe with honey with the same amount of thyme infusion. The resulting mixture to drink, and to carry out such a procedure is recommended 2-3 times a day.
- To prepare the infusion, you need a tablespoon of the leaves of the plant to brew with a glass of hot water. The resulting mixture after an hour, you need to strain and take 20 ml several times a day.
- A thyme decoction is considered a good and effective treatment for many pathologies. For its preparation should be 2 tablespoons of the plant pour 400 ml of water and put the mixture on low heat for 3 minutes. Means to insist about half an hour, strain and drink half a cup 3 times a day.
Brew a table spoon of thyme with a glass of hot water and leave the mixture to infuse for 1 hour. After the tool should be filtered and take 10-20 ml several times during the day.Thyme baths, which are recommended for colds, have useful properties. It is necessary to pour 400 g of thyme with 3 liters of water and leave the mixture to infuse for 30 minutes. After the tool you need to strain, add to the bath and take it for 15-20 minutes.
Than useful tea with thyme
Thyme tea is a wonderful tool that is widely used to eliminate various pathologies. Especially effective are the means for the treatment of throat pathologies. In addition, tea from thyme has a warming effect in cold weather and easily quenches thirst in the summer heat.
Thyme tea is useful for those patients who suffer from colds. The drink has such a powerful composition that its use helps in a short time to cope with viruses and bacteria.
Tea with the addition of thyme has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system. The drink is used during rehabilitation after brain damage.
Tea can be prepared according to the following recipes:
- In 1/4 cup of water pour a teaspoon of thyme, bring the mass to a boil and leave for 10 minutes. After the drink, strain and drink in small sips.
- In equal proportions mix lingonberries, thyme and tutsan. A tablespoon of this mixture should be brewed with 200 ml of boiling water and left for 15 minutes.
- Put 3 teaspoons of black tea and 10-20 grams of thyme into the dishes. Mixture pour a glass of boiling water and leave for 2 minutes.
Traditional medicine claims that with the help of thyme can cope with cystitis and prostatitis, as well as get rid of the putrid odor from the mouth.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that the plant has a mass of healing properties, there are certain contraindications to its use.
To stop using thyme-based products is necessary for people with the following diseases:
- diabetes;
- gastritis;
- hypertension;
- peptic ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer.
Although thyme is effective in treating tuberculosis, asthma, and pneumonia as an expectorant, in some cases it can cause various complications. It is not recommended to use drugs with thyme in violation of thyroid function, atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels and atrial fibrillation. Prohibited reception thyme with pyelonephritis and hepatitis.
During pregnancy, thyme, as well as other medicinal herbs with expectorant effect, is strictly contraindicated. The fact is that the grass has a pronounced stimulating effect on the muscles of both the bronchi and the uterus, which can result in miscarriage. The estrogenic effect that thyme has on the female body can also lead to undesirable effects.
