Thyme

Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris

Description

Aromatic culinary herb with medicinal actions.

Therapeutic Properties

Antimicrobial; Expectorant; Carminative

Temperament

Warm

How to Use

Tea; Syrup; Culinary

Dosage

Tea: 1–2 tsp herb; Culinary use

Precautions

Essential oil is potent—use diluted

Replacement / Alternatives

Oregano; Sage

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany