In ancient times, this plant saved people's lives more than once. With the help of him, they tried to put seriously ill patients on their feet, who had practically no chance of recovery. No wonder it was considered by people as a divine grass. This herb has a huge number of names - swan, lemon flavor, fly, incense, chebarka, thyme, thyme. Its useful properties are still used today. In this article, we will talk in detail about this valuable herb.
Description
Thyme grass, whose beneficial properties have been known to mankind for many years, is actually a perennial shrub. He belongs to the Yasnotkovs. About 400 species are known today. At the same time, half of them are growing in the CIS countries. Varieties differ in shades and shape of leaves, color of flowers. There are also compact bushes, the height of which is15-30 centimeters. Other plants are equipped with creeping branches. Such shoots are about 5 centimeters long. They create a thick "carpet" that tightly covers the ground.
The most popular option is common thyme. Based on it, a huge number of hybrids appeared. It is worth noting that the compact look creates a low (about 15 centimeters), while sprawling bush. Leaves are pale green, flowers are pale lilac or white.
At the base of the shoots are woody, completely covered with small leaves. They have a slight pubescence on the reverse side. Some varieties have curly branches. These shoots are located close to the ground and create additional roots. Inflorescences in the form of a ball make up flowers. They are at the ends of branches.
Growing places
The birthplace of creeping thyme, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which are described in the article below, is the Mediterranean. At the same time, in the form of a cultivated plant, it is cultivated in America and parts of Europe, in Africa. Prefers steppe areas in the temperate zone, in addition, lives in rocky and rocky areas.
Growth area - all of Russia. From Siberia and the Urals to the Caucasus. It is found in the middle lane in open areas. Prefers glades in the forest, meadows, edges. But you can also find it in the mountains.
Plant composition
About the beneficial properties of thyme, the photo of which is presented in this article, we will talk a little lower, now we will figure out what causes them. One of the herb's most valuable ingredients is carvacrol, an active antibiotic. This substance mayvictory over staphylococcus aureus. Thyme is also rich in essential oil, which includes thymol, linalool, caryophyllene.
Vitamin B complex, antioxidants, beta-carotene, ascaridol, cymol, choline, ursolic acid, borneol complete the composition. There are also trace elements - potassium, selenium, iron, sodium, calcium.
Useful properties of thyme
The plant has a pronounced antiseptic effect. They are used in the treatment of various inflammatory processes, for which a wide variety of forms of raw material processing are used.
There are types for internal use, but compresses, inhalations, rinsing, rubbing are also prescribed. Rinsing is relevant for diseases of the oral cavity - stomatitis, gingivitis. In addition, they are used for diseases of the throat - pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis. Thyme also helps in the fight against SARS.
Benefits for men
Nature was able to endow thyme with useful properties that are simply unique. With their help, you can support men's he alth. Confronting stress, normalizing pressure, relieving muscle spasms, fighting problems that arise in the intimate area, stimulating hair growth - the effect of the herb is actually universal.
For sexual weakness
For any man, erectile dysfunction is a sad diagnosis, to put it mildly. But here, the beneficial properties of thyme will help. Molybdenum and selenium, which are part of it, allow you to cope with this disaster. A drink from a miracle herb will save you from early ejaculation.
To do this, pour half a liter of boiling water into a thermos, pour 2 tablespoonsraw materials, insist for 2 hours. Drink twice a day for two weeks, one glass. After you need to take a break, and then the treatment resumes again.
To increase sexual energy, thyme oil is rubbed into the perineum area. The tool can be bought at a pharmacy, as well as cook with your own hands. To do this, pour 15 g of grass with olive oil and remove for a month. Further, the resulting infusion can be used as needed.
In case of impotence, take a spoonful of dry pink inflorescences, pour a glass of boiling water, wrap for half an hour. Drink up to 6 times a day before meals.
With myositis
Movement becomes stiff when muscles become inflamed. This disease also negatively affects sexual function. In order to stop the development of the disease, compresses should be done. And here the useful properties of thyme will help. It is necessary to steam raw materials for 30 minutes in boiling water, squeeze. Wrap cake in gauze, attach to the sore point, secure with polyethylene.
Hair
With baldness, you can regularly apply a mixture of a spoonful of vodka and 3 drops of thyme essential oil to the scalp. It is better to hold the tool longer without rinsing. Ursolic acid, which is included in Bogorodskaya grass, strengthens hair follicles and stimulates hair growth.
Properties for women
The plant helps with pain in inflammatory diseases of the appendages, menstruation. Also known are the beneficial properties of thyme tea to enhance lactation during breastfeeding.feeding the baby. To create a drink, take one spoonful of raw materials per glass of boiling water. The tea is ready in a few minutes.
The herb is actively used in cosmetology, where it is used to treat acne. To do this, you need to finish the juice of ½ lemon in a glass of broth. This tool should wipe the skin.
Rinsing thyme decoction after shampooing helps to avoid dandruff and also soothes irritated skin. These hair treatments relieve excess dryness.
Also aromatic grass can be added as a seasoning to fish and meat dishes. This advice is especially relevant for those who want to lose weight, but you should understand that the green healer does not burn fat, it activates the metabolism.
For kids
Thyme rinses will help with stomatitis and sore throat in babies. The plant is the active ingredient in various cough syrups.
The main amount of synthetic drugs has many contraindications, unlike herbal drugs. The antiseptic, soothing, disinfectant action of thyme is used for the benefit of babies.
Baths
Children whose sleep leaves much to be desired, you can add 10 ml of infusion to the bath. These procedures will prevent the occurrence of diaper rash in babies, help with rickets.
For a concussion
The herb helps to resume the functioning of the brain in a natural mode after an injury, strengthens the nervous system, relieves headaches, improvesdream. This therapy lasts 6-12 months. To do this, pour a spoonful of raw materials with two glasses of water, boil and remove from the stove. The container with the decoction should be wrapped in a blanket and removed for an hour. Drink 1/3 cup before meals three times a day.
For gout
In the fight against this disease, the anti-inflammatory effect of this little doctor is used. Dried or fresh leaves should be brewed and used instead of tea twice a day.
From alcoholism
To cope with this dependence allows thymol, which is contained in the grass a lot. This substance causes vomiting in case of overdose. To do this, 15 g of thyme is poured into 0.5 liters of hot water and heated in a water bath for 15 minutes. Then the infusion is drained and again brought to 500 ml. Several times a day they drink 60 g of this potion, washed down with 30 ml of vodka. Nausea or vomiting appears very quickly. The course of such treatment is 1-2 weeks.
Stroke
Effective will be a very simple recipe:
- 8 large spoons of flowers should be filled with a bottle of vodka;
- store in the dark for two weeks;
- drink 35 drops three times a day;
- rub the numb areas with the finished product.
From cataracts
Pulverize 100 g of raw materials. Add ½ kg of honey. Simmer for one hour in a water bath, stirring occasionally. Eat 1 scoop every night before bed. Store in a cool place.
Contraindications
Continuing to consider usefulproperties and contraindications of thyme, it is worth dwelling on the latter. For oral use, thyme-based products are contraindicated for self-administration when:
- peptic ulcer;
- diseases of the kidneys and liver;
- thyroid diseases;
- feeding and pregnancy;
- atrial fibrillation;
- coronary heart disease;
- individual intolerance;
- myocardial infarction.
In official medicine, the plant plays an important role. This herb is included in various medicinal preparations. Since the plant has expectorant properties, it is used to treat pneumonia and bronchitis. Before use, be sure to clarify contraindications. For girls, it remains an indispensable tool that significantly alleviates menstrual symptoms.
