Healing herbs were given to us by nature itself. A plant such as thyme contains a lot of vitamins and antibacterial substances and is rightfully considered a noble plant. Thyme can be used both externally and in food. They make infusions and essential oils from it, use it in aromatherapy, cosmetology, and even in the kitchen as a seasoning.
Healing properties of thyme
Known from the most ancient times, a semi-shrub from the labiaceae family - thyme is suitable for almost everyone for treatment. It grows very fast. The spectrum of therapeutic action of this herb is huge. After all, the composition of thyme is replete with useful anti-inflammatory substances, which means that a properly collected herb will be an excellent addition to a winter first aid kit. Since inhalations with thyme oil, for example, are good for relieving symptoms of flu, colds or inflammation of the bronchi.
The best way to cope with bronchitis is thyme growing in the fields, which in Slavic traditions is commonly called thyme. Another popular name for thyme is Bogorodskaya grass. And thyme is a Latin name.
The plant is excellent for eating. Thyme and thyme are the same thing. It is a low growing grass with small leaves. It grows throughout Europe, prefers ravines and meadows. It blooms with small pinkish flowers from early July to late August. During this period, you need to collect thyme and prepare tinctures and essential oils.
How is thyme oil infusion prepared? This tool also brings many benefits. Dry herbs are collected in a glass container and poured with ordinary olive oil. This mixture is then infused for 3 weeks. Thick consistency needs to be stirred occasionally.
What is thyme oil used for? We will describe in detail the medicinal properties and contraindications. Its use is mainly cosmetic, but it also treats sores on the skin and relieves inflammation in cuts and myositis.
Use in traditional medicine
What do experienced herbalists advise about using thyme oil? What is the best way to apply it - internally or externally? Thyme oil is used in folk medicine for such he alth problems:
- for liver diseases;
- chronic bronchitis;
- sleep disorders;
- rheumatism;
- for anemia;
- thyroid problems;
- with inflammation of the appendages in a woman;
- prostatitis in men;
- infections;
- thyme oil is useful for vessels, especially the smallest capillaries;
- diabetes and more.
It should be noted thatthe fact that just tea with dry thyme is a very good remedy to cheer you up in cold autumn weather and improve sleep. This is a wonderful tool, donated by nature and for women. Thyme is one of those herbs that can and is even desirable for a breastfeeding woman to drink. But during pregnancy, thyme is still contraindicated, as it increases the tone.
Thyme oil in folk medicine is used to increase pressure in hypotensive patients, helps to get back on their feet faster after a serious infection, and also when it is necessary to relieve swelling after a sports injury.
What can you substitute for thyme oil if you don't have it on hand? Suitable for relieving inflammation oils of lavender, mint, basil, tea tree. Sandalwood and fir oils are used to relieve muscle spasms and relax.
Can I take it by mouth?
The taste of thyme is bitter, slightly burning with notes of camphor. Not everyone likes the taste of the oil, but the benefits of it are enormous. More often, thyme is used inside in the form of tea or infusion, but not everyone knows that the essential oils of this plant can also be added to food in small quantities. The anti-inflammatory properties of the shrub help to quickly cope with a cold if you drink thyme tea 3 times a day. But the nervous system and sleep are also restored. In women who have problems with the monthly cycle, the hormonal system returns to normal.
When else is thyme oil eaten? Oral administration is also possible when a person has severe anemia. Oil is also taken orally with food for severe respiratory diseases. For medicinal purposes in suchcase, put 1 drop into a cup of hot milk and drink at night.
Severe headaches caused by vasospasm or trauma to the skull are also relieved by drinking a decoction of meadow thyme daily. Instead of a decoction, you can still drip drops of oil on bread and drink warm water.
Thyme for diabetes
How to use thyme in the diagnosis of "diabetes"? Let's discuss medicinal thyme, medicinal properties and contraindications in connection with diabetes.
Thyme decoction with this diagnosis is taken 100 ml, preferably three times a day at regular intervals. If eye vessels suffer from diabetes, thyme is ground and added to honey. Such honey with herbs should be eaten on a spoon in the morning and in the evening.
Since thyme oil improves metabolism throughout the body, it is advisable for diabetics to drink decoctions more often, and take baths with herbs, and relax with aromatherapy. To prevent diabetes, you can also take a small amount of herbs, but without fanaticism.
Chemical composition of the plant
As a medicinal plant, thyme (and thyme) is highly valued. The composition includes thymol, which is used in medicine and beekeeping. The plant is valuable, as it has no side effects, but it brings great benefits, especially as an anti-inflammatory agent for internal use.
And the substance carvacrol is used in pharmacology as a natural antimicrobial element. What does thyme contain?List:
- thymol;
- tolerant;
- carvacrol;
- vitamins A, E, C, etc;
- tannins;
- flavonoids;
- oleanolic organic acid, folic and pantothenic;
- gum;
- ash;
- dietary fiber;
- mineral s alts;
- important trace elements such as selenium, magnesium, phosphorus.
To safely use the oils from this plant, you need to study the chemical composition well, otherwise you can do harm. A large number of different chemotypes suggests different ways of application. Some shrubs are more toxic and should not be taken internally in any form; other species are harmless.
The toxicity of the plant also depends on the place of growth, the time of collection and whether it was collected correctly in the summer.
Thyme as an antibiotic
It has long been known that thyme reduces inflammation. This useful property is used to treat wounds, cuts. Thyme oil is used to relieve pain; during a sore throat, such a folk recipe is used.
A couple of drops of thyme oil (linalool chemotype) are placed on activated charcoal and placed under the tongue. You can add 2 drops of oil (only non-essential) for a stronger disinfecting effect.
Squeezed thyme juice is used instead of antibiotics when a person has a heart condition. Gargling with juice cures stomatitis and inflammation of the tonsils.
Oils from the plant have a positive effect on immunity. Especially in autumn and winterYou can maintain your he alth by taking tea or a decoction of thyme.
Oil compresses can be applied to the skin for eczema or psoriasis. Severe burns or cuts can also be treated with oil, only for the skin they use a special type of herb that grows only in the mountains. This thyme is called the linalool chemotype. The concept of "chemotype" means the specific chemical composition of this essential oil. After all, the composition of oils is significantly different when they are made from different herbs. And there are more than 300 types of thyme.
Essential oil in cosmetology
Thyme is used not only as an antibiotic or as a prophylactic. It is also known antidepressant and cosmetic use of the plant. For example, many branded hair washes and body lotions contain some thyme essential oils.
Some people with joint problems are shown massages with essential oils of this plant. Only 3 drops of this oil are used per 5 ml of the main massage cream.
Thyme oil is rubbed into hair roots to strengthen them and restore them after chemical styling. The oil is rubbed with gentle massage movements, first into the roots, then along the entire length. Wash off after exactly 30 minutes. Burdock-based hair oil is infused.
Thyme oil is added to cosmetic creams, it is enough to drip 1 or 2 drops of essential oil into your daily facial moisturizer 2 times a week. It can also be added to body creams. But sincethe oil is too concentrated, you should not do it often. This medicinal plant makes the skin supple and soft. The metabolism in tissues improves significantly and the epithelium becomes fresher, acne, wen disappear. Thyme oil reviews are therefore excellent.
If the skin of the face is loose and there are traces of acne, it is useful to make compresses from thyme decoction. It is enough to take 1 tablespoon of dry grass and pour a glass of water. When set, moisten gauze swabs and apply to the affected areas of the skin.
Use of thyme (thyme) in folk recipes
Let's give some recipes for the treatment of various diseases. We found out that flu, sore throats, as well as laryngitis, tonsillitis, viral infections such as gastroenteritis are treated with oil. In addition, oil can be used for cervical myositis - this is inflammation of the muscles after hypothermia. To do this, the oil must be rubbed into the neck and wrapped in a scarf.
To prepare a regular infusion, pour some thyme leaves into boiled water and let it brew for only 1 hour. Then you can drink this infusion up to 3 times a day. The remedy well relieves inflammation in cystitis, has a general strengthening effect on the entire central nervous system.
Men suffering from prostatitis can drink an infusion made according to a different recipe: 3 tsp. thyme, one tsp. mints and oregano. Pour everything with about a liter of hot water and insist all night - about 12 hours. Then drink every morning.
Thyme leaf teas infuse quickly and are veryuseful for the whole body. In particular, they stop putrefactive processes in the stomach when a person has low acidity and help restore normal acidity in the stomach. For a stomach with such acidity, such a decoction will also help: 10 gr. herbs and 200 gr. boiling water. Keep the decoction for at least 30 minutes. And take 1 spoon a day 3 or better 4 times.
For the treatment of arthritis and radiculitis, they also take 10 gr. raw materials for the same amount of liquid. But you can stand it for 15-20 minutes. For periodontal disease, the same decoction is used, but only for rinsing.
Contraindications for use
Each remedy obviously has its own contraindications. There are fewer contraindications to the use of thyme oil than indications, but they must be listed.
- In acute cholecystitis.
- Chronic and acute hepatitis.
- Children under two years of age.
- With emphysema such.
- Hypertensive patients are also prohibited, since the plant, as they said, increases the pressure even more.
- For duodenal ulcer.
- For angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
Excessive use of herbs will lead to problems with the thyroid gland responsible for hormones. Therefore, it is imperative to watch the dosages for each recipe and strictly adhere to them.
Use of oil for the treatment of the genitourinary system
Thyme has a beneficial effect on male sexual function. To do this, a man needs to drink a course of a special thyme drink. It is good for women to take baths with essential oils.thyme. Such a bath will strengthen the nervous system and will at the same time prevent diseases of the genitourinary system in women.
And also thyme or thyme insist and take to relieve inflammation in cystitis and pyelonephritis. Another useful recipe regarding female gynecological problems. Treatment of thrush in women can be carried out using the composition of essential oils from tea tree, coconut oil, thyme and celandine.
Aromatherapy
Using the essential oil of this plant for aromatherapy is no less an excellent means of healing and improving the general condition.
Essential oil, when inhaled vapors, affects a person as follows:
- Sleep improves, night cramps go away.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome disappears.
- Improves blood circulation in the capillaries.
- Long depressions pass.
- Tension headaches subside.
In addition to the above, there is one more positive property - after aromatherapy, appetite improves, memory improves, attention increases mental performance.
To get a healing effect from inhaling vapors, you need to drop 5 drops of thyme oil and 3 drops of eucalyptus into the aroma lamp. But this is the dosage for a large room. If the bedroom is small, it is enough to drip 4 drops, otherwise hyperthyroidism or emphysema may develop.
The smell of thyme is very warm and spicy, very pleasant; eucalyptus is resinous-tart. They perfectly complement the healing effect of each other.friend and create a cozy aromatic bouquet in the house.
Thyme oil for aromatherapy can be used quite often. However, aromatherapy should not be abused either. Thyme still belongs to the plants that increase pressure and gastric juice.
