Thyme, a timeless Antioxidant Herb

Thyme, an Ancient Herb

Some varieties of Thyme:

• Common Thyme
• Caraway Thyme
• Garden Thyme
• Citriodorus - Lemon Thyme, Orange Thyme, Lime Thyme
  
• Silver Thyme
• Praecox - Mother of Thyme, Wild Thyme
  
• Creeping Thyme
• Woolie Thyme
  

Thyme's Main Nutrients

• Antioxidant:    Phytonutrients (thymol, rosmarinic acid), Vitamin C
  
• Other:               Phytonutrients, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron
  

Interesting stuff on Thyme

Native of:

• Southern Europe
  

Now Found\Grown in:

• Many parts of the world
  

Prior to the introduction of antibiotics, thyme oil was applied to bandages, for its antiseptic capabilities.

Parts of Thyme that can be used:

• Leaves - fresh and dried
  
• Stalk - fresh and dried
• Oil
  

Examples of Health Benefits of Thyme

• Antioxidant capabilities, in particular protection of the cell's membranes
  
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-fungal