Family Name | Lamiaceae |
Scientific name | Thymus |
Common name | Thyme |
Growth habit | Perennial herbs or subshrubs |
Leaf | Leaves opposite, narrow oval or lanceolate |
Flower | Summer flowing, Thyme Flowers are in dense terminal heads,corolla white to lilac |
Fruit | The fruits are schizocarps |
More to learn | Thyme can also be outside for skin, foot bath with tea liquid can deal with athlete's foot, can also be used to baths to relieve muscle aches |
Properties | Odor: quite sweet and strong grassy. |
Treats | Cough and phlegm, prevent colds, relieve sore throat, promote digestion, relieve headaches and menstrual pain, relieve hangovers. |
Reference | Plant profile on Thymus Vulgaris General information on Thymus Vulgaris Treats on Thymus Vulgaris Gallery on Thymus Vulgaris |