![]() Thyme may be one of the most overlooked herbs in the home apothecary. What most peaks my interest is the medicinal uses of thyme. The tradition of giving thyme to soldiers was one that was carried throughout the middle ages of England Medieval Times – Knights during the medieval times would wear scarves embroidered with thyme to bring courage.Grecian Use – Ancient Grecians would add thyme to baths to create an aromatherapeutic spa-like experience, and would burn thyme as an air freshener.Ancient Egyptians also used thyme medicinally as a pain reliever Thyme and Rosemary would be rubbed along the corpse prior to wrapping. Egyptian Use – Thyme was used in the mummification process in ancient Egypt.Here are few historical uses for thyme that I, quite frankly, am pleased are no longer utilized today □ ![]() ![]() I always find it interesting to discover a few tidbits of history of the foods & medicines that I use here on the hill. Used historically in both medicinal as well as culinary uses, thyme is one herb that my apothecary & kitchen cannot do without. With over 300 varieties of thyme, this herb possessing small oval shaped leaves, is about as aromatic as it can be. Thyme, aka thymus vulgaris, is an herb (from the mint family) with it’s roots native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Please refer to my Privacy & Disclosures for further information. IMSL only promotes products we use & truly believe in. By making your purchases through the links on this website, IMSL may make a small percentage at no direct cost to you. This post may contain affiliate links at no additional cost to you. 3.1K Growing thyme from seed saves money and is easy to grow in garden beds, containers and window sills. ![]()
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