Thyme

Planet: Venus

Gender: Feminine(♀️)

Zodiac: Cancer(♋)

Element: Air(🜁 ) 

Thyme is cultivated in Southern Europe and the Northern continent however additionally within the U.S. Other names:- Common Thyme, Farigoule, French Thyme, Garden Thyme.

• Size: six to fifteen inches tall and up to fifteen inches wide
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Sandy, extremely well-drained      soil
• Plant: Cuttings or young plants
• Water: Water thoroughly just after planting

☟︎︎︎ Below are some legends associated with Thyme ☟︎︎︎

• The Romans related Thyme with the Goddess Venus.
• Egyptians used thyme in their mummification.
• The Greeks confided that thyme was born from the same tears of Helen of Argos.

Thyme is a common and potent herb for magical use. It provides protection but is best recognized for its ability to grant courage. Thyme was once stuffed into the shoes of warriors or worn as a badge of distinction. Thyme is a herb that is burned and worn to promote good health. It's also utilized in spells for healing. It ensures undisturbed sleep and a pleasant absence of nightmares when placed beneath the pillow. Thyme, when worn aids in the development of psychic abilities.

Thyme is also a purifying herb; the Greeks used it to purify their temples, and it is frequently burned before magical ceremonies to cleanse the surroundings. In the spring, a magical cleansing bath of marjoram and thyme is taken to ensure that all of the person's past sorrows and ills are erased. Thyme is a plant its many uses in the kitchen, where it can be used to season all kinds of dishes. Thyme sprigs are used to flavour dishes made during stewing and roasting. Append this herb to a green cloth bag with rosemary and place it under the pillow to cleanse personal energies. If added to the bathwater thyme removes bad luck. Roman emperors gave thyme to their soldiers before a battle as a sign of courage. 

ꕥ  Thyme leaves to get rid of hair odour ꕥ

1.     Put two cups of thyme leaves in 2 litres of water.

2.     Boil for 15 minutes.

3.     Then strain the solution.

4.     Wash your hair with it.

☟︎︎︎ Health Benefits ☟︎︎︎

• Thyme has been used as a medicine since ancient times. Thyme was used by the people of that time to escape the black plague.

• When consumed, Thymol a chemical found in thyme has been demonstrated to boost healthy fats in the brain, liver, and kidneys and has been shown to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.

• Thyme is a natural expectorant that acts as an antiseptic and aids in the removal of mucus and helps to fight respiratory infections. It can also be used to treat coughs and nasal congestion.

• However, the chemical thymol found in thyme can help reduce or neutralize some bacterial, parasitic, fungal, or viral infections.

• The anti-inflammatory effects of thyme may assist in pain alleviation. Thyme supplements were found to provide pain relief from menstrual cramps that were comparable to that provided by ibuprofen in studies.

• Reduce the menstrual pain and reviles the disorders in menstrual delays.

• Thyme is also used as a mouth wash, adding one drop of oil to a cup of warm water and swishing inside the mouth then spit out.

• Thyme Oil reviles wounds, and scars cuts, and acts as a natural remedy for skin rashes and burns in skin.

    ☟︎︎︎ Household uses of Thyme ☟︎︎︎

1. For cuisine

Thyme is commonly found in savoury recipes such as braised or roasted meat, vegetables, or seafood as well as savoury baking. It can also be added to marinades, soups and stocks, cocktail ingredients, and teas to give flavour and depth. When cooking, fresh or dried thyme can be used as a salt alternative to assist reduces salt intake and managing high blood pressure.

2. To rinse hair

Thyme and rosemary have been used for soft, silky hair for generations. This herbal rinse makes hair feel amazing while also promoting a healthy scalp. 

• Pour 2 cups boiling water over 1 tablespoon fresh (or 1/2 tablespoon dries) rosemary leaves and 1 tablespoon fresh (or 1/2 tablespoon dried) thyme leaves in a bowl.
• Allow cooling before straining into a clean container. Use as a leave-in rinse after shampooing in the shower.

3. Cleanser for the skin

Thyme's antibacterial properties make it ideal for skin cleansing. This four-ingredient cleanser is worth a shot.

• Fill a clean container halfway with 1/4 cup pure honey, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme, and 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap.
• To use, apply a tiny amount to the skin, massage it in, then rinse with warm water and pat dry.

4. For acne

Try a natural astringent with thyme, witch hazel, comfrey, green tea, and peppermint for a more aggressive skin cleanser that fights blemishes and oily skin.

5. Multi-use cleaner

    • Add 10 drops of antibacterial thyme essential oil to 1 gallon of hot water and 1/2 cup of castile soap to clean any surface in your home.

    • To clean, pour into a spray bottle, shake and spray.

6. Herbal tea for colds

Thyme, mullein, and horehound are all good herbs to use when you have a cold or a cough.

They combine to form a tea that promotes productive coughing, soothes itchy throats, and relaxes tired lungs.