Thyme

Thyme is credited with many virtues. This fragrant herb has been used since ancient times for medicinal and culinary uses. Thyme contains thymol and the antioxidant flavonoids apigenin, naringenin, luteolin, and thymonin.

Coughs

The next time you have a cold or cough, try a cup of thyme tea. Thyme has shown to have bronchodilating and antispasmodic effects, so it helps relax the bronchial tubes and alleviates coughing fits. Thyme oil is used in many cough syrups because it acts as an expectorant loosening mucous and has antibacterial and antiseptic properties.

Gas and Indigestion

Thyme is often recommended to promote good digestion and relieve gas and bloating. The volatile oils in thyme help reduce gas while its phenols work as an antispasmodic, helping to relieve intestinal cramping.