A low-growing Mediterranean perennial with tiny, pungent leaves and delicate pink or purple flowers, prized since antiquity for its potent antimicrobial and expectorant properties. Thyme's warm, slightly minty character makes it indispensable in European herbalism for persistent coughs, bronchitis, and sore throat, where its volatile oils actively soothe irritated airways.
leaf, flower
tea, tincture, essential oil, infusion
1–2 tsp dried leaf as tea 2–3× daily; 2–4 mL tincture 3× daily
Essential oil is very concentrated — not for internal use without professional guidance.
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