Thyme 01 - natural antibiotics

Thyme with complex effects: respiratory tract, inflammation, cramps, menstrual complaints, pimples, acne [web02]
Information about the thyme plant [web02]
(orig. German: Informatives rund um die Pflanze Thymian) [web02]
https://www.thymian.info/ [web02]

Summary

Names
-- Greek: thymos = lat. thymus = strength or courage
-- names: Thyme, lat. Thymus vulgaris
-- thyme is a dwarf shrub, up to 40cm high, has small, elliptical leaflets, slightly grayish + finely hairy on the underside
-- thyme has about 350 species with small differences in shape, appearance, growth height, ingredients
-- thyme remains long without flowers, then they bloom in white, pink or purple, is a labiate, similar to lavender
-- Thyme can grow almost everywhere, but especially on sandy soils and stony slopes, in the Mediterranean area thyme grows wild just like that (Sp, F, It), also in Central Europe
-- thyme is known and mentioned since ancient Egypt, as a medicinal plant and as a plant of sacred rituals, e.g. as a burial gift, and also in the kitchen
-- thyme has its origins in the Mediterranean, Rome soldiers are said to have bathed in thyme baths to strengthen "for courage and strength"
-- in the Middle Ages, the knowledge of thyme was adopted in France, especially for cooking thyme is aromatic, is in Italian herbal mixtures, and was long also considered for "courage and strength" before a military battle

Ingredients of thyme
-- are a large combination with effects from different sides and thus has a rich, "complex mode of action"
-- factors are the variety of thyme, the origin, the time of harvesting
-- thyme is used as a monopreparation and in many combinations
-- ingredients include the following effects: germicidal antibiotic - antispasmodic - expectorant - stimulates the immune system

essential oils:
-- essential oil: thymol: "thymol has an antiseptic effect, kills bacteria, viruses and fungi" - "thymol has the property, among others, to dissolve stuck mucus, for example in bronchitis."
-- essential oil: carvacrol
-- essential oils: geraniol, camphor, cineole, linalool, limonene and menthone.
"The oils are antispasmodic and analgesic. [...] They account for about 1.5-2% of the plant ingredients."

other ingredients:
-- secondary plant compounds: -- flavonoids (for cell protection) -- coumarins (for cell protection).
-- Zinc (for cell protection, enzymatic functions, immune system)
-- resins
-- Salicylates (anti-inflammatory and analgesic)
-- Pentosans (dietary fiber)
-- Stigmasterols (plant sterol, similar to cholesterol, promotes good HDL cholesterol).
-- Calcium

"In the case of dried spice, the levels are significantly higher, but the amounts consumed are usually correspondingly lower."

Healing properties of thyme
-- Thyme is more powerful than many poison pills of the pharmaceutical industry:
Quote, "Thyme is sometimes clearly superior to many purely chemical medicines in this field, but in any case it is equal to them."
-- Thyme against coughs, sore throats (teas, pastilles, syrup, capsules).
-- Thyme against asthma, shortness of breath, colds, bronchitis.
Relief for asthma: "Thymol in combination with the flavones can achieve an improvement exactly here and find use. [...] Tip: The healing effect is as successful against asthma as is ginkgo (link)."
-- germicidal and antibiotic: against any infections (respiratory tract, cystitis, tonsillitis).
Quote: "Thyme can be used as effectively for respiratory infections as it can be applied against cystitis or tonsillitis. It is like a gentle herbal antibiotic."
Quote: "Thyme tea can have a direct effect on urinary tract infection, and fight cystitis in its beginnings."
-- against cramps (antispasmodic): respiratory infections, menstrual cramps (thyme replaces ibuprofen), digestive problems.
Quote: "For menstrual cramps, thyme drops are recommended. Take these as soon as the discomfort starts, up to 25 drops six times a day."
[Menstrual cramps also go away with anise seed: chewing anise seed 3x a day and after 1 month they don't come back]
-- expectorant
-- reducing cramps (antispasmodic): respiratory infections, menstrual cramps (thyme replaces ibuprofen), digestive problems.
Quote: "For menstrual cramps, thyme drops are recommended. Take these as soon as the discomfort starts, up to 25 drops six times a day."
[Menstrual cramps also go away this way: with anise seed chewing 3x a day and after 1 month they don't come back]
-- expectorant
-- stimulates the immune system
Quote: "The essential oils, bitter substances and flavonoids [have] an immune-stimulating effect or support [...] the immune system in the fight against unwanted invaders. Thymol has an antiseptic effect, kills bacteria, viruses and fungi. The immune system in the intestine is also stimulated by the bitter substances. And the secondary plant compounds directly protect our cells."

-- Cell protection (through zinc, etc.)

-- Thyme cures pimples and acne: Thyme tincture can reduce acne.
Quote: "Acne is caused by a certain strain of bacteria, the propionibacteria. These are particularly sensitive to the antibacterial effect of thyme. Especially for people with sensitive skin, thyme for acne can offer a valuable alternative to conventional, aggressive agents that often damage the skin."

-- Thyme heals inflammation in the mouth: tonsillitis / oral mucosa / gum inflammation.
With the essential oils in water as a gargle solution, as a tea, as a diluted tincture, as a gelatinous ointment, with antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects

Quote: "Thyme can be used quite easily in water as a gargle solution. It can be bought like this. Of course, you can also drink tea or use it for gargling or dilute a tincture. Thyme has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects. Due to the volatility of essential oils, the effect reaches the entire oral cavity in a very short time. Therefore, thyme can be used very well for tonsillitis and, of course, for other inflammations in the mouth such as inflammation of the gums and oral mucosa. To prolong the stay of the active ingredient at the site of action, there are also gelatinous thyme ointments, which you apply directly to the inflamed area. "

-- Thyme helps against bad breath with a "thyme stem."

Thyme tea
-- can be bought as tea bags
-- you can collect the leaves, pour over, let infuse for 10 min, strain, drink
-- maximum 4 to 5 cups per day.

Contraindications
-- in case of overdose the liver may be damaged and the thyroid gland may become unbalanced.