Thyme is an aromatic herb that is used in cooking and in natural medicine. It is a good source of iron, essential for the transport of oxygen and the formation of red blood cells. It also provides vitamin K, necessary for the production of proteins that play a role in blood clotting.

Thyme oil is used as a bactericide in mouthwashes and liniments. It is also applied to the scalp to treat baldness and to the ears to combat bacterial and fungal infections. The leaves and flowers of thyme are used to eliminate or treat different conditions. Cleans the respiratory tract, so its infusions relieve colds and sore throats. Combat digestive problems such as gas or indigestion. Thyme is used and taken orally to treat ailments such as bronchitis, whooping cough, sore throat, colic, arthritis, upset stomach, stomach ache, gastritis, diarrhea, bedwetting, a movement disorder in children or dyspraxia, intestinal gas and flatulence.