Thyme cut 1oz Used to attract good health, and good fortune. A woman who wears a sprig of thyme in her hair is rumored to be irresistible. Thyme is also purificatory; the Greeks burned it in their temples to cleanse. In the spring, prepare a magickal cleansing bath composed of marjoram and thyme to remove all the ills and sorrows of the past year from your being. Allows one to see faeries, gives courage and promotes energy. Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris Labiatae AKA:Garden thyme Parts Used:leaves, aerial parts Active Compounds:tannins, volatile oil, flavonoids Background: Thyme is a common herb used in culinary dishes. It has been used for centuries to treat respiratory conditions such as whooping cough. It often draws the attention of bees and gives honey a distinctive flavor. Thyme has many medicinal uses that go beyond the delicious flavor it gives to food. Applications:Expectorant/Antiseptic/Tonic/Antispasmodic/Anti-parasitic Thyme is primarily used as a culinary herb. It also is used commonly to treat respiratory infections. Upper respiratory: Thyme can help to make coughs more productive and aid in respiratory treatment. It is also an antispetic that helps to fight infection. Tonic: Thyme is used to help give the immune system a boost and promote overall good health. Muscles: Thyme can relieve muslce pain when applied externally. Muscle pain: Thuja can be used to treat muscle pain and tightness. Skin: Thyme can be used to treat scabies, lice, and thrush. Parasites: Thyme can be used to treat intestinal worms. Description: Thyme is a shrub that grows about 18 inches tall. It has green leaves and pink flowers. Thyme is native to Europe, but is grown all over the world. The aerial parts are picked in the summer. Dosage: As a tincure, apply 40 drops 3 times daily for vaginal thrush. As a syrup, take 20 ml 3 times daily for cough. As an infusion, take 50 ml 3 times daily for colds. As an essential oil, dilute and apply to skin affected by scabies. Safety: Do not use thyme essential oil internally. Do not use the essential oil in any way if you are pregnant. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.