By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
Closely related to mint and oregano, thyme is an evergreen herb that’s had scores of uses over millennia, stemming most often from adding zest to foods and as an ancient medicinal.
Traditional therapies often involved thyme in different forms to relieve chest congestion and coughs. Greeks and Romans consumed it both as an antidote for poison and to prevent the plague.
In the Middle Ages, people placed thyme under pillows to inhibit nightmares and in their baths to purify themselves for religious rites. The Romans believed it could impart energy and valor, even sprinkling …read more
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