Thyme

About Thyme

Egyptian priests used thyme for embalming; Greeks burned it as incense in temples (name from Greek thumos meaning to fumigate); Roman soldiers bathed in thyme-infused water for courage. The high thymol content makes thyme one of the strongest natural antimicrobials among all culinary herbs.

Health Benefits

• •Thymol — proven broad-spectrum antimicrobial — WHO-listed antiseptic
• •Shown to be effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria in laboratory studies
• •Expectorant properties help clear mucus from airways in respiratory infections
• •Carnosic acid provides neuroprotective antioxidant effects

Culinary & Industrial Uses

• •French bouquet garni — essential component along with bay leaf and parsley
• •Slow-cooked meats, stews and soups across Mediterranean cuisine
• •Natural food preservation — thymol used as a natural antimicrobial preservative
• •Thyme tea for sore throats and chest infections — traditional and effective

Processing & Grades

Aerial parts harvested at full bloom for maximum thymol content. Dried and tested for thymol concentration (minimum 36% in essential oil for phenol-type). Available whole, stripped or essential oil.