Use thyme to fight serious health issues

One of the members of the mint family is thyme. Even though it is a plant, the oil obtained from it has different properties depending on the area it grows.

You should know that the potent microbial properties found in some oils are safe for use, but in some they aren’t. Beginners should try thymus vulgaris ct. linalool, but also elderly and children can use it.
On the other hand chemo types such as thymus vulgaris c.t carvacrol, vulgaris ct. thujanol, and thymus vulgaris ct. thymol should be used only under supervision of specialist. Also you should know that thyme is used in aromatherapy, but in moderate amounts.

Some of the properties of thyme are antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, fungicidal and bacterial. These properties makes the thyme capable of killing microbes, improves immune system, detoxifying your body, boosts resistance against foreign organisms and helps the process of formation of white blood cells.

The name originates from the Greek word ‘thymos’ which means ‘to perfume’.

These are the health benefits of thyme:

It is great in treatment of respiratory infections. Since it is great pulmonary disinfectant it also helps sore throats, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, and coughs. Also it is extremely helpful against chest, nose and throat infections.

If you have chest, nose or throat infection you should inhale thyme oil. In case you have infection in your mouth you should use it for mouthwash. One German study revealed that the secret of cough medicines is actually in the essential oil and the way they act on the respiratory tract. Some other evidence also suggests that this essential oil acts as expectorant and increases the secretion of mucus which helps you gets rid of dry coughs.

You should be aware that when you inhale thyme oil you should do it in mild amounts because it might cause opposite effects.

Thyme has great properties in treating physical and psychological weakness and it helps your body regain strength. Also it is great against chronic fatigue, depression and lack of concentration. If you use thyme you will also improve your blood circulation, memory and helps you regulate blood pressure.

Due to the great antibacterial and antiseptic properties it is used in solutions which are used by surgeons which disinfect their hands prior to surgery. Study made in France shows that this oil is great in destruction of staphylococcus and they found that it kills at least 90% of it within 3 hours (only when used as vaporizer).

Here is a list of other uses:

1. Repels insects
2. Improves the level of healthy fats in cell membranes
3. Stimulates blood flow to the skin due to the thymol found in the essential oil of thyme
4. It is main ingredient in hand sanitizers
5. You only need 1% solution in order to get rid of bacteria on your skin
6. Stimulates weak menstruation or missing period if used in the bath
7. Acts against acne or warts
8. Helps you relieve muscles aches and pains, arthritis, sciatica or sports injuries
9. Use diluted oil in order to treat insect bites
10. Treats infections on the urinary tract
11. Destroys parasites
12. Kills nail fungus

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