This spice loves to partner with others like rosemary
Our next spice, drinking Rosemary as tea, is an excellent substitute for morning coffee drinkers, whereas Peppermint tea is a great substitute for an afternoon cup of coffee. Rosemary has and parsley, to name a few, but can stand firm on its own comes Thyme. With its warming and drying nature, thyme expedites respiratory issues, such as acute and chronic bronchial infections, spasmodic coughs (of a wet nature), chest colds, sore throats, hay fever, and hay fever sinus problems.
Charted full of minerals and vitamins, especially ironIron is a crucial mineral with a primary role in transporting oxygen throughout the body via hemoglobin, a component of red blood cells. This oxygen transport is vital for energy, Thyme, liquefies, and clears congestion in the sinuses and the lungs. As a tea, it can serve as a gargle for sore throats and gum inflammation. During cooking, it preserves meats and other foods to keep pathogenic bacteria at bay and dispel gas, bloating, and indigestion.
PROPERTIES: antihelmintic, antibacterial, anticatarrhal, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine
SOURCES:
Grogan, B. B. (2020). Healing Spices Handbook: Recipes for Natural Living. New York: Sterling.
McBride, K. (2019). The Herbal Kitchen. Newburyport, MA: Red Barren.
Webb., M. A. & Craze, R. (2000). The Herb & Spice Companion. New York: Metro Books.