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.
