For colds, coughs and more: magical thyme and its healing properties. Contraindications. The magical properties of thyme

If you wash your eyes with dew from thyme bushes on Walpurgis Night, you can see fairies. (Irish legend)

Thyme is one of my favorite herbs. How I love, when I come to the dacha, sometimes I relax next to a piece of land where we grow thyme. Small purple flowers...And how much aroma they contain, so intoxicating, unique. You pick a leaf, rub it in your hand and enjoy the smell of nature, freedom and you understand, this is the power of Mother Nature.

Thyme, or Thyme(lat. Thýmus) - a genus of subshrubs of the Lamiaceae family ( Lamiaceae), leaves are used as a seasoning. The plant is highly aromatic, with a spicy, warm odor caused mainly by phenolic volatile aromatic substances - thymol and carvacrol. Max Vasmer displays the Russian title temyan(precisely through “e”), as well as other Russian. temyan, old glory Tem'en, Bulgarian Timyan, Serbohorv. tāmian, from Greek. θυμίαμα - aromatic substances. Many popular names for thyme have been recorded (mostly related to the species Thymus serpyllum - creeping thyme): Bogorodskaya herb, boron pepper, heather, zhidobnik, lebyushka, lemon scent, flypalm, incense, chebarka.

Since time immemorial, thyme has been revered as a divine herb that can restore a person not only to health, but also to life. In Ancient Greece, thyme was called incense and it was used by priests during their rituals and fortune-telling. A thyme wreath was considered a symbol of fertility.

Later, European magicians and sorcerers, and Slavic healers, took over the tradition of the ancient Greeks. Thyme was endowed with properties to protect against damage, evil spirits and other evil spirits. Both living and dead (the body of the deceased in a coffin in some regions of the Caucasus is covered with thyme). Both during wakefulness (sewn into amulet) and during sleep (into a pillow). Thyme was also used in love magic.

In many Russian provinces, thyme is recognized as a universal cure for almost everything. Its effect is due to its constituent essential oils, tannins, and organic acids. Thyme charmed ancient and modern sorcerers with its essential oil, which is now sold in any pharmacy. Thyme was credited with medicinal and even magical properties. For example, to find out whether a person was telling the truth, they pronounced the person’s name and threw a dried thyme mixture into the fire. If the smoke rose upward, then the person was telling the truth; if it spread along the ground, then he was lying. Thyme was considered a kind of amulet against dark spirits; it was worn around the neck in special amulet, thus protecting against the evil eye and damage. It is believed that thyme helps in the birth of children, therefore, in Holy Rus', and in some other countries, thyme wreaths were worn by girls getting married.

Theophrastus and Avicenna also wrote about the properties of thyme, who included thyme seeds in complex medicines based on honey, vinegar, oil or wine, along with the seeds of cumin, celery, parsley, mint, valerian, hyssop, asafoetida and garlic. Modern experts echo him, claiming that “thyme helps insecure, sensitive, nervous people to open up; restores strength and awakens emotions...” Creeping thyme herb contains up to 0.1-0.6% essential oil, the main component of which is thymol - up to 30% and carvacrol. Tannins, bitterness, minerals, gum, organic pigments, ursolic and oleic acids were found. Terpenes are present in small quantities.

Thyme is used as a spice in cooking. Caraway thyme can be seen in many Mediterranean recipes. Thyme improves digestion. The French dish Confit (cooking duck legs) uses thyme as a spice. In Italy and Greece, olives are preserved using thyme. Alcoholic products are also created using thyme . When cooking fish or meat or potatoes in lard, it is recommended to add thyme long before the dish is ready - then the spicy characteristics of the plant will be expressed to a greater extent. Nothing brings out the flavor of bean soup like thyme (add 20 minutes before finishing). Thyme is part of the spice mixture known as herbes de Provence. The stems, along with the leaves and flowers, can be brewed as tea. Thyme essential oil is used to flavor cosmetics - toilet soap, lipsticks, creams, toothpastes, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry. A good honey plant. Ornamental plant. Widely used in ornamental gardening, in particular for creating rock gardens. It is remarkable for its long-lasting “carpet” flowering, pleasant aroma, and ability to quickly fill empty spaces.

Interesting Facts:
1. Thyme is considered symbol of courage. In the Middle Ages, ladies embroidered thyme on the shirts of their knights, hoping that it would give them courage in battle.
2. If on Walpurgis Night you wash your eyes with dew from thyme bushes, then you can see fairies. Irish legend.
3. “Pretty Thyme” is listed in the Red Book of Russia.
4. You can put thyme in your wardrobe. Then there will be no moths there.
5. In Greece, thyme was considered the flower of Aphrodite - the goddess of beauty, in Rome - of Saturn. When making a sacrifice to Aphrodite, the Greeks burned thyme on a fire. Incense, fragrant smoke rose upward, and this meant that the goddess accepted the sacrifice.
6. Fishermen believe that fumigated gear with thyme smoke will bring a good catch.
7. The Slavs consider thyme a divine herb. On the day of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, it is customary to decorate icons with thyme.

Thyme. Cossack Ivan Chegoda was leaving the shores of his native Kuban. (Cossacks. Fairy tale.)

TO Azak Ivan Chegoda left the shores of his native Kuban.

IN the mountains were blue in front, a bright carpet of flowering steppe lay under the horse’s feet, and behind.

P Behind us was Kuban, the ruins of our native farm, the smoke and flames of the fire.

TO Like a hot dry wind, the Turkish hordes flew into the farmstead.

IN Cossack mud huts burst into flames and crooked sabers sparkled.

U Ivan Chegoda saw that all the Cossacks had fallen under the Turkish sabers and tried to break through to the north.

N But when a hundred Turks blocked his way, he turned his horse and galloped south, towards the distant mountains.

IN the steppe is already ending.

X gloomy oak forests greet the Cossack with an unkind whisper.

AND Then Ivan Chegoda held his horse, bent down from the saddle and picked a bush of steppe thyme - a low, modest herb with scarlet flowers and a sweet smell.

T What kind of thyme grew on the banks of the Kuban, near his native farm, and the old mother often sprinkled it on the clean clay floor of the hut.

A The farm girls loved to weave fragrant thyme into wreaths when they went to a party under the willows.

P The Cossack sniffed the grass, carefully put it in his bosom and rode into the forest.

AND It began to seem to Ivan that both the giant oak trees and the humble grass were whispering the same thing:

- TO azak! It is no good to leave your native land. Why are you here and not with your comrades? Coward!

- I not a coward! - the Cossack shouted. - Look: my saber is covered in Turkish blood! There is no gunpowder left in the flask, I exhausted it in battle with the enemies!

N o oak grove whispered:

- N Why abandon your native land to the enemy! Coward!

Z The Cossack remained silent, lowered his head low to the horse’s mane, and melancholy squeezed his heart with a hard hand.

T So he rode all night through forests and gorges, rising higher and higher into the mountains.

A when the morning dawn covered the white peaks of the mountains with blood, beyond the pass Ivan Chegoda met warriors in cloaks and hats black as night.

IN A gray-haired, long-moustached old man with keen eyes and a hooked nose rode in front.

I a bright red velvet cap, sprinkled with semi-precious stones, covered his gray curls, a cloak embroidered with gold fluttered in the wind, an expensive saber beat against the stirrups.

- TO then you? - the old man shouted to Ivan.

N The Cossack did not answer anything, he only stopped his horse and looked at the old man with a heavy, leaden gaze.

T When they left, two tall warriors in cloaks came forward and, snatching their sabers, shouted:

- TO then you? Answer our commander or your head will roll off your shoulders!

M the Cossack shouted. Black melancholy shackled his body, and it was all the same to him - to live or die.

- TO then you?! Answer, O coward, lost for words out of fear! – the warriors shouted again.

- I not a coward! - the Cossack groaned and, drawing his saber, spurred his horse.

IN The frisky Kuban horse threw off its tired head, galloped and rushed towards the soldiers.

WITH they crossed themselves and their sabers flashed.

U The people in black hats wielded blades skillfully and deftly, but there was no desperate strength and fury in their hands.

D The blades rang and crossed for a long time.

N Then the Cossack swung his saber widely, knocked the weapon out of the hands of the soldiers and stopped the horse - gloomy and powerful, like a mountain thunderstorm.

Z the rest of the warriors in burkas shouted in indignation, dozens of blades flashed in the rays of the young sun, but the old man laughed and ordered to hide the sabers.

- D brave warrior! - he said to Ivan. “I need sharp sabers and strong hands to beat the Turks.” Hide your saber, alien, and sit on the carpet with us! Let a cup of good Kartalin wine dispel your sadness.

AND Van Chegoda got off his tired horse and sat down on the soft carpet unrolled by the warriors.

WITH the dark-faced young man presented him with a silver-bound turium horn filled with fragrant wine.

- M Perhaps now, over a friendly meal, you will tell us who you are and where you come from? – the old man asked affectionately.

- I- Kuban Cossack Ivan Chegoda. I had a native and beloved land, I had an old mother, I had a brown-eyed girl, but now there’s nothing, I’m a little idiot! The damned Turks burned my happiness!

- U“We have a common road and the same enemies,” said the old man. – Russian warriors and warriors of sunny Kartli more than once stood shoulder to shoulder against the Turks. Come with us to Kartli - there you will find your second homeland. An army is gathering there to fight the Turks.

T Whether from the sweet strong wine, or from the kind words of the gray-haired military leader, Ivan Chegoda cheered up.

TO Like amber grains in a rosary, the days knitted together one by one.

AND soon, far across Turkish soil, right up to the blue Trebizond, the formidable name of Ivan Chegoda thundered.

WITH The bravest Turkish warriors turned pale and turned their horses back when a gloomy, light-mustachioed warrior in rich clothes and a gilded helmet rushed towards them.

M The young centurion of the Georgian army won a lot of victories.

ABOUT He taught the warriors subordinate to him to sneak through the bushes like snakes towards the enemy camp.

ABOUT He was the first to rush on horseback to attack, and no one could stop him.

B Rich clothes, dashing Arabian horses, a palace decorated with scarlet Baghdad carpets were presented to the Kuban hero by the Georgian commander.

N Ivan Chegoda never smiled, his icy eyes were always cold and scary.

AND servants have seen more than once how the hero, secluded in the back room of his palace, opened a golden casket, took out a bunch of dry grass, unprecedented in these parts, whispered quiet, affectionate words about the Kuban land and cried over a dry bush:

- P why doesn't it smell? Where did its steppe honey smell go?

AND people could not understand:

Why was there a need to smell dry grass when there are so many bright, fragrant flowers around!

AND again the moon and sun counted down the days and months.

ABOUT Once on a quiet spring evening, when the air was sweet with the breath of roses, Ivan Chegoda, having locked himself in the far room of his palace, again opened the golden casket.

ABOUT There was a strong, thick, hot smell of the spring Kuban steppe.

AND here for the first time the servants noticed a joyful smile on the face of the formidable Ivan Chegoda.

ABOUT They opened their eyes wide in surprise when the old prince’s favorite tore off his precious clothes, put on faded blue trousers, a shirt embroidered with a modest pattern, and an old hat twisted back.

P Then he took a saber in a worn black leather scabbard from the wall, took a long gun, a stick of lead and a horn full of gunpowder.

IN Cheerful and smiling, he himself went to the stables and, passing by expensive Arabian horses, saddled a shaggy Kuban horse.

A When Ivan Chegoda left the palace gates, the servants heard him singing a loud song, wide and stormy, like a mountain river.

IN from the edge of the oak grove.

IN The spruce oaks whisper with their young leaves something affectionate and welcoming.

I Bright, green, strewn with multi-colored sparks of flowers, the spring steppe smokes under the sun.

AND The Cossack peers at her admiringly and bends down from his horse. But the low, fragrant thyme grass is nowhere to be seen.

T Only an old dry bush rustles under your shirt near your heart and gives you an intoxicating aroma.

U three people in tattered scrolls and bald hats rode out from the steppe ravine to meet the Cossack.

- TO Where are you going, lad?! There are Turks there! - they said gloomily.

- E I'm going to Kuban, to my native land. “She’s calling us to free her from the enemy,” Ivan Chegoda answered and took dry thyme from his bosom.

AND The Cossacks breathed in their native scent and silently followed Ivan.

AND one of them said:

- U I haven’t seen thyme for a year! It no longer grows in our steppe.

IN getting closer and closer to the shores of the stormy Kuban.

IN More and more people are emerging from the floodplains, from the steppe gullies, from the ruins of burnt farmsteads.

- TO Are you on track? - they ask.

- ABOUT Let's go conquer our native land!

AND More and more ruts follow in the footsteps of Ivanov's horse.

IN Yesterday he waved his blue wing when the Cossack horses smelled the sweet Kuban water.

IN in front on the shore the tents of the Turkish army turned white.

- N Should I rest before the battle, Ivan? – asked one of the Cossacks. The horses had been walking all day and were tired!

- N no! The horses smell the Kuban water and rush forward!

- N Should we rest, Ivan? – asked another. “The Cossacks are tired, they’ve been driving under the sun all day!”

- N no! The cool Kuban wind will refresh us!

- N Should we stop, Mom, Ivan? It's getting dark already! - said the third.

- N no! Soon the moon will rise, and Kuban, like a mirror, will reflect its rays onto the shore!

Z The trumpets blew in the Turkish camp.

IN The Janissaries ran out, the delibashi jumped into their saddles, and torches flashed.

N But the Cossacks were not visible to them in the gloomy steppe, only the clatter of hooves was heard.

A The Kuban, with its waves, like silver scales, reflected the rays of the new month and illuminated the Turkish camp.

WITH a fresh wind rushed from the river and pierced the Turks to the bones with damp fog.

G Cossack lava flew like a rose.

- H Egoda Pasha! - the Turks shouted when they saw the front rider, and the sabers began to fall from their hands.

N It was in vain that the Turkish Pasha tried to inspire his soldiers with menacing shouts.

N In vain the enraged troublemakers rushed at the Cossacks with a squeal. Nothing could stop the Cossacks.

M Their sabers sparkled like lightning, their guns thundered, and the Cossack ring around the Turkish camp tightened ever closer.

- IN before! Allah is with us! - the Turkish Pasha cried and rushed at the Cossacks with selected soldiers.

TO It seemed that one more moment - and the pasha would break through the deadly ring of Cossack sabers.

N But suddenly a gloomy horseman with a drawn saber appeared on his way.

- IN Come on, Cossacks! The Motherland is with us! – the horseman shouted in a loud voice, and the Turk recognized him as Ivan Chegoda.

- IN from you, giaur! – the pasha squealed and lowered his crooked saber.

N Chegoda deftly deflected the blow, swung and cut off the Turkish pasha's head.

Z The Turks howled in despair, turned back and began to rush into the Kuban.

IN That night, thousands of them perished forever on the Kuban soil, and the rest drowned in the stormy waters of the river.

P After the battle, the tired Cossacks fell asleep sweetly on the green grass near their native Kuban.

A in the morning, when the hot sun began to pour dew and washed in the cold river, they woke up from a hot honey smell.

T Thousands of bushes of short grass with soft leaves and reddish small flowers bloomed around them, sending out their delicate aroma and gentle rustling.

WITH Since then, when going on a hike, Cossacks always take with them dry, fragrant branches of their native thyme.

The health of the family is in the hands of a woman - a Simple Queen in the domestic kingdom

Hello, friends. Today my story is about a modest and inconspicuous plant, which, nevertheless, is endowed with very great healing power. Surely, those who visited their grandmother in the village as children know this simple flower, because in every hut they prepared it for future use. We will talk about thyme, its medicinal and beneficial properties, as well as contraindications.

In the south, thyme blooms in early summer, and in the north, flowering begins in August. It propagates quite easily, by seeds or shoots. The plant is so unpretentious that it can be easily grown on the site. Thyme grows densely, forming turf. Blooms long and profusely. Recently, it has been increasingly used in landscape design, combining beauty for the eyes and benefits for the body.

Types and names

There are so many species, hybrids and varieties of fragrant herbs that all the diversity is listed in pharmacopoeias under one name - creeping thyme. Or common thyme. Or beautiful thyme. In a word - thyme. It is popularly called wild mint, virgin herb, Helen's herb, incense, fimbra and za'atar. There is nothing unusual in so many names, because thyme has served man since the beginning of time.

Magic thyme

Summer. Tauride steppes. Long days, short nights. The sun hangs like a hot ball overhead in a blue-white sky, like old faded jeans. Hot. Very hot. The hot wind blows into your face, leaving a bitter taste on your lips. Thyme. This is freedom, this is the wind bending the feather grass to the ground. These are bright summer stars and tart smoke from a fire. This is the sweet bitterness of childhood memories.

In the children's camp, we, fifth-graders, practiced love magic)) Each girl picked a stem of a blooming thyme, called it by the name of the boy she liked, kissed the plant and hid it under the pillow with a mysterious look. If the boy dreams that night, it means he loves you too. How simple and naive our children’s “witchcraft” were, because of them the entire maiden wing of the detachment was thoroughly reeked of the aroma of thyme))). I will remember him all my life.

Its smell is bright, strong, memorable. But you won’t notice the grass itself right away. Thin branches with small leaves grow from the root in all directions. They branch, forming “pillows” on dry slopes of beams, clayey screes, and sometimes even on stones.

The Greeks called it the “breath of life” and the herb of Helen. After all, it was from the tears of the famous beauty that she shed from the walls of Troy that thyme grew. Among the Celts, thyme served as the key to the secrets of the “people of the hills,” as soon as one washed oneself with the dew collected from its flowers. And in Egypt, thyme was dedicated to Serapis, the god of the underworld and fertility.

This is a cult plant in the truest sense of the word. It was thyme that was burned on the altars of Ancient Greece and Rome. The newborn Christ was laid in a manger covered with thyme. This herb was given the power to ward off evil and strengthen the spirit. It is no coincidence that the Scottish Highlanders drank thyme tea before battle. And gentle medieval young ladies embroidered its shoots on the clothes of their knights to give them courage and courage.

In old times

Thyme is a symbol of military valor and the will to win. Cossack grass. Even dried stems retain the unique aroma of the summer steppe and home. When leaving the village or going to the Sich, the Cossack always took a twig with him.

Magic properties

A bouquet of thyme was a mandatory attribute of a peasant home. One might say, an irreplaceable talisman. He drove away evil spirits, prevented the brownie from being “naughty,” helped the owners with everyday chores, attracted the betrothed, maintained harmony in the family, enhanced male strength and took care of the health of children. During epidemics, they used it to fumigate premises; they used it to cover fresh game and slaughter to protect it from spoilage.

For the Slavs, the plant was considered a universal medicine “for everything.” And how can modest branches with lilac flowers contain such power? Is it really a scam?! Not at all! All the power is in the smell. Until now, not a single masterpiece of the chemical industry has managed to achieve the richness and fullness of natural aroma. The smell of thyme helps insecure people to open up, emotionally liberates and awakens feelings.

Bioenergeticists claim that the aroma of thyme “looks after” positive human qualities, bringing them to the fore and enhancing energy. It suppresses irritation and anger, relieves tension, fear and uncertainty. It is no coincidence that the smell of this plant, starting from the 17th century, was considered a regulator of brain activity. It was put into an amulet and worn without taking it off around the neck, sewn into pillows to get rid of insomnia and nightmares

Useful properties of thyme and contraindications

Thyme is one of the few plants to whose phytoncides microbes cannot develop resistance.

This property distinguishes thyme from a huge number of antibiotics, which has been documented. Thyme successfully fought against the pathogens of anthrax, typhoid and tubercle bacilli. In military hospitals during the First World War, they used it to process surgical instruments.

Chemical composition

All this thanks to the multicomponent chemical composition. And first of all, essential oil rich in phenols. The predominant component is thymol and flavonoids, as well as ursolic and oleanolic acids. It is thymol that is the main reason for such a strong bactericidal effect of thyme. This component is tens of times stronger than the chemicals used for disinfection.

The spectrum of action of the “bouquet” of beneficial properties of thyme is extremely wide. It is taken orally as an expectorant or analgesic. Used for metabolic disorders and nervous disorders. And externally for baths, rinses and compresses.

They can replace ammonia in case of fainting.

Thyme decoction is good at soothing debilitating coughs associated with whooping cough. It is no coincidence that this particular herb is part of the well-known drug “Pertussin”.

Thyme relieves swelling and alleviates joint diseases. It is indispensable for purulent skin lesions and dermatitis. It is useful for women - it normalizes the menstrual cycle. It is indicated as a sedative for insomnia and headaches.

Thyme, contraindications

Tea with thyme is beneficial, but it can also cause considerable harm. When using creeping thyme for treatment, we must not forget that it is a potent remedy. Thyme herb is contraindicated during pregnancy and thyroid disease. Use it with caution for arrhythmia, disorders of the liver and kidneys.

Savory and thyme, what's the difference?

Despite their very similar names, these are two completely different plants. They are often confused, and even on some very respected resources they use the name of another medicinal herb as a synonym for thyme, which misleads people. What is the difference between savory and thyme?

1. Garden savory is an annual plant that grows mainly in Mediterranean countries and Iran. Unlike thyme, savory is not found in the wild in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus; it is grown only in garden plots as an essential oil, spice and ornamental crop.
2. These two plants differ in their spectrum of medicinal effects. In herbal medicine, savory is not used as widely as thyme. It is mainly used to treat gastrointestinal diseases, intestinal disorders, diarrhea and vomiting. It is also effective against helminthic infestations.
3. Unlike healthy tea with thyme, the harm of which is minimal, savory is not added randomly to teas and drinks - it is used strictly for its intended purpose and in small quantities.
4. Savory should not be used for a long time or in large doses by women, as it can cause strong contractions of the uterus. There was even an abortifacient effect.

Tea with thyme: benefits and harms

Fragrant thyme is used to treat a variety of diseases. For coughs, flu, acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections, tea with thyme is especially useful, but it can be harmful if taken in excess or if contraindications are ignored.

How to brew thyme for colds

Cough

• Pour a tablespoon of chopped herbs into a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. Take two tablespoons with a teaspoon of honey three times a day after meals. The course of treatment is five days. A teaspoon is enough for children, especially at night.
• Pour half a liter of boiling water over a tablespoon of chopped thyme and a tablespoon of plantain leaves, boil for five minutes and leave for an hour. Take half a glass with honey five times a day before meals. The course of treatment is two weeks.

Bronchitis

Take equal amounts of thyme herb, flax seed, anise and fennel. Pour a tablespoon of the resulting mixture into a glass of cold boiled water and leave for two hours, then bring to a boil. Take a third of a glass three times a day.

Chronical bronchitis

Brew four tablespoons of thyme, a tablespoon of oregano and a tablespoon of mint in a thermos with a liter of boiling water, leave overnight. Take the infusion instead of tea.

Flu

Take the herb of thyme, coltsfoot, string, St. John's wort and oregano. Prepare a decoction from one tablespoon of the resulting collection and a glass of boiling water.

Pneumonia

They brew it like ordinary tea and drink an expectorant mixture of thyme and licorice root in a one-to-one ratio.

Chronic runny nose

The following advice will help with chronic runny nose. Take the natural essential oil of the plant and simply inhale its aroma through each nostril one at a time. Also, for greater effect, you can add one drop of oil to tea as an antiseptic.

Collection for inhalations

Mix thyme, sage, eucalyptus leaves, pine and birch buds. Pour three tablespoons of the collection into two glasses of hot water, boil for three minutes and use for inhalation.

Fortifying drinks

• In winter - with viburnum and honey. Pour three tablespoons of dried herbs into half a liter of water and simmer over low heat for five minutes. Strain, add a glass of viburnum juice and five tablespoons of honey. Mix everything well, pour into bottles and seal.

• In summer - kvass with thyme. Take two tablespoons of the herb and boil it in two glasses of homemade kvass. When it cools, add kvass to make one liter, add six teaspoons of sugar, stir, leave overnight and strain. Keep refrigerated.

Medicinal properties and contraindications of Bogorodskaya herb for men

In folk medicine, thyme is also successfully used to treat diseases of the male genital area. It contains a large amount of zinc, which explains the medicinal properties of thyme for men, while the contraindications are standard (described above). How to brew thyme to treat male diseases: a selection of recipes.

Prostatitis

A special feature of this plant is the high zinc content in the stem. This element is necessary for any person, it helps children grow better, but most of all it affects men's health. To treat inflammation of the prostate gland and other problems with this organ, you should try this infusion recipe.

Recipe No. 1

You need to take one tablespoon of chopped dry herb and brew it in a glass of boiling water. Pour the broth into a thermos and leave for an hour, then strain and take three tablespoons three times a day. The course of treatment must be carried out for a month, and the main thing is to make a new decoction every day, since only a fresh infusion has medicinal properties.

Recipe No. 2

Brew four tablespoons of thyme, a tablespoon of oregano and a tablespoon of mint in a thermos overnight. Drink the infusion throughout the day. The course of treatment is a month, repeated twice a year. Instead of oregano and mint, you can add linden blossom, St. John's wort, rose hips; You can alternate infusions - one week drink an infusion of thyme with some herbs, the next - with others.

You can read about oregano, the benefits of its use, what it treats and how.

Recipe No. 3

Pour purified vegetable oil over fresh or dried herbs and leave for a month at room temperature. For prostatitis, impotence, prostate adenoma, rub into the perineal area before bed.

Benefits for women

The aromatic plant helps the fairer sex survive the not-so-pleasant period of menopause, when hot flashes are a concern, increased irritability, and decreased performance are observed. Another benefit of thyme for women is determined by its ability to reduce uterine contractions, which makes the course of menstruation easier.

Climax

Mix three tablespoons of thyme herb and four tablespoons of lemon balm leaves. Pour a teaspoon of the mixture into a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. Take two glasses during the day for a week. Repeat every month.

Pain during menstruation

Pain during menstruation is a fairly common problem for any girl. To reduce it, you need to prepare tea from the herbs thyme and chamomile in a one-to-one ratio. Pour one tablespoon of the resulting mixture with 250 milliliters of boiling water and leave to brew for five or ten minutes, then strain and drink in the evening.

Thyme for alcoholism: treatment without the knowledge of the patient

It happens that a person does not recognize his problem at all and does not consider it necessary to contact specialists. In this case, relatives often have to resort to treating alcoholism with thyme without the knowledge of the patient. In this case, you can use a little trick. The plant has a pleasant aroma and therefore can be used in cooking.

Thyme powder can be added to meat dishes, salads, soups, and even infused with vodka. Over time, the patient will get used to the smell and taste, after which the dose of the powder can be increased so that the person eats one teaspoon per day without noticing. The effect will be the same as with a decoction.

Voluntary treatment of alcoholism with thyme

If the person himself wishes to recover from alcohol, an infusion is prepared: you need to take two tablespoons of thyme and brew it in 200 milliliters of boiling water. Leave for at least two hours. The infusion should be drunk two or three times throughout the day. The drug will significantly reduce the craving for alcohol, and when consumed, it will immediately cause discomfort in the stomach and nausea. The course must be completed within a month.

How to brew and drink for various diseases: recipes

Blepharitis

In order to cure blepharitis, take three tablespoons of the plant and pour a glass of boiling water. After this, leave for an hour and strain after this time. Rinse your eyes at least twice a day.

Radiculitis, gout, joint pain

In order to cure radiculitis or gout, you need to take one tablespoon of infusion at least three times a day. If you have joint pain, you can try making a poultice. To do this, you need to take the herb and pour boiling water over it for a couple of minutes, then use it as a compress.

After a stroke

Pour a glass of herbs with a liter of olive oil, simmer in a water bath for two hours and leave for 12 hours. Keep refrigerated. Rub every evening into the spine area from the tailbone to the cervical vertebrae and into numb parts of the body.

After a concussion

Pour a tablespoon of dry herb into a thermos with two glasses of boiling water and let it brew for an hour. Drink a third of a glass, adding honey, four times a day before meals.

Spasms of cerebral vessels

Pour half a liter of boiling water over a teaspoon of the herb and leave for 40 minutes, covering tightly, then add ten drops of fresh golden mustache juice. Take half a glass twice a day for a week.

Mix a tablespoon of thyme, a tablespoon of chamomile and two tablespoons of motherwort well. Pour a tablespoon of the resulting mixture into a glass of cold water, simmer over low heat for ten minutes and leave for an hour. Take half a glass three times a day half an hour before meals.

Periodontal disease

Take a tablespoon of thyme, a tablespoon of chamomile, two tablespoons of calendula, three tablespoons of oak bark and four tablespoons of blueberries, chop everything well. Pour a tablespoon of the mixture into a glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse your gums with warm infusion four times a day for three days. During this period, you should not eat spicy or salty foods.

Nerves, stress

Today, stressful situations are the order of the day, and to strengthen your nerves you need to prepare the following infusion. You need to take five grams of crushed thyme herb, pour half a liter of boiling water, and then leave for at least forty minutes in a tightly closed container. Drink a day, dividing the entire amount of decoction into equal portions. You can take the decoction no more than three times a week.

Tea balm for stress and irritability

1. To make a tea balm for stress, take a herbal mixture from one teaspoon of thyme, two teaspoons of mint or the same amount of St. John's wort.
2. You can also make a tea that consists of nine parts tea, one part cumin fruit and one part mint.

This balm must be brewed in a porcelain teapot. It is better to take one teaspoon of the herbal mixture and fill it with water to fill 2/3 of the entire volume of the kettle. After this, cover with a lid and leave to infuse for at least fifteen minutes. The balm should be drunk warm, so after the infusion has steeped, you need to add a little boiling water. You can also add sugar or honey to taste.

Hair loss oil

The thyme plant along with the flowers should be placed in a jar, but under no circumstances should it be compacted. Pour purified vegetable oil over the herb and leave to infuse for a month or even more. You can take olive oil (preferably), corn oil or sunflower oil. Filtered oil can be used as a mask.

If there are no fresh plants, you can use dried ones. In this case, you need to hold the oil with leaves in a water bath for an hour - this promotes the active extraction of beneficial substances from dry raw materials.

Attention!

Thyme oil must be diluted in any base vegetable oil, for example, castor oil (10 drops of base oil per 50 ml of base oil). Rub the mixture of oils into the scalp and distribute over the entire length of the hair. This procedure significantly stops hair loss and makes it shiny and more vibrant.

Healthy spice

Dear readers! Today we talked about the beneficial, medicinal properties of thyme and contraindications for use. However, we must not forget that thyme is a useful spice.

Remember the well-known “Herbes de Provence”, thyme is an invariable component of this mixture.

Adding a pinch of thyme to meat or fish will add a piquant flavor to the dish, and it will also enhance the flavor of pea or bean soup. European cuisine has long noticed the beneficial effect of thyme on the digestive system and adds it to many dishes. Our health is on our table, so to speak. Use the available means and remain vigorous and cheerful until old age.

Health to everyone!

With love, Irina Lirnetskaya

Thyme or Thyme (Thymus). The origin of the name “thyme” has several versions. According to one, it comes from the Greek “thymon” - strength, courage. According to another, it is translated as the breath of life, spirit. According to the third version, it is connected with the Greek “thyo” - “to make a sacrifice.” According to the fourth, the name thyme comes from the Greek “thymiama” (incense).

The etymology of the Russian name “thyme” has not yet been clarified. Most researchers consider it to be derived from the common Slavic "savory", the same root as hellebore. In Rus', it was given many popular names: savory, thyme, Bogorodskaya herb, boron pepper, wild mint, lemon scent, flypalm, incense, thyme (Russified thymus).

Since pagan times, thyme or thyme has been considered a cult, divine plant that could not only cure, but also revive a person. The name “Bogorodskaya grass” is associated with the custom of decorating it with bouquets of the church on the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, which occurs at the end of August. It was often used (and in some places it is still used) during church services as an incense herb instead of incense, especially in villages where it was much more difficult to get incense; it was one of the ingredients of myrrh. According to biblical legend, the Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus on a bed of thyme.

In folk culture, thyme is a symbol of military valor and male strength. In many countries it is considered a symbol of fertility and fertility, so brides wore thyme wreaths.

Perhaps the main feature of thyme is its unique aroma with a characteristic bitterness. There is a pagan legend. When the forest god created the forest, he saw that everything was too beautiful and sickly sweet, and then he created bitter herbs for balance. Even dried, thyme can retain its scent for a long time. In Ukraine, this plant has long been a symbol of the Motherland. They took it with them when leaving for a foreign land, as a memory of their native land. There are many legends about thyme, mainly Cossack ones. This is understandable; in the old days it was they who most often protected their native places from the attacks of foreigners.

The legend of Peter Gureev says that while preparing her son for a long journey, his mother put a bunch of dry thyme in the fold of his duffel bag. In a foreign land he met a beautiful maiden and stayed there to live. His mother grieved for a long time, but she resigned herself to the fact that she would not be able to see and care for her grandchildren.

The wife kept trying to throw away the old duffel bag, but something held the Cossack back. Finally, she persuaded her, but he did not let her do it herself, but began to check whether she would throw out the necessary thing at the same time as him? And suddenly - what a miracle? His hand felt behind the fold something that was not put there by him. For all the years that it lay in the duffel bag, the thyme did not lose its smell, but now it became so overflowing that the Cossack was drawn home, to where a lot of it grows.

The Kuban legend about the Cossack Ivan Chegod is very beautiful. Like a hot dry wind, the Turkish hordes flew into their native farm. Cossack mud huts flared up, crooked sabers sparkled. Ivan Chegoda saw that all the Cossacks had fallen under the Turkish sabers and tried to break through to the north. But when a hundred Turks blocked his way, he turned his horse and galloped south to the distant mountains. My native Kuban is left far behind. Ivan Chegoda held his horse, bent down from the saddle and picked a bush of steppe thyme - a low, modest herb with scarlet flowers and a sweet smell. The same thyme grew near the native farm, and the old mother often sprinkled it on the clean clay floor of the hut. The Cossack sniffed the grass, carefully put it in his bosom and rode into the forest. And it began to seem to Ivan that both the giant oak trees and the humble grass were whispering the same thing:

- Cossack! It is no good to leave your native land. Why are you here and not with your comrades? Coward!

- I'm not a coward! - the Cossack shouted. - Look: my saber is covered in Turkish blood! There is no gunpowder left in the flask, I exhausted it in battle with the enemies!

But the oak forest whispered:

- It’s no good to abandon your native land to the enemy! Coward!

The Cossack fell silent, lowered his head low to the horse’s mane, and melancholy squeezed his heart with a hard hand.

So he rode all night through forests and gorges, rising higher and higher into the mountains. And in the morning I met soldiers in burkas and hats black as night. A gray-haired old man with a long mustache rode ahead, his expensive saber beating against the stirrups.

- Who are you? - the old man shouted to Ivan.

The Cossack did not answer. Then two tall warriors rode forward and, snatching their swords, shouted:

- Who are you? Answer our commander or your head will roll off your shoulders!

The Cossack was silent. Black melancholy shackled his body, and it was all the same to him - to live or die.

- Who are you?! Answer, O coward, lost for words out of fear! – the warriors shouted again.

- I'm not a coward! - the Cossack groaned and, drawing his saber, spurred his horse.

The sabers crossed and flashed. The blades rang and crossed for a long time. But then the Cossack swung his saber widely, knocked the weapon out of the warrior’s hands and stopped the horse - gloomy and powerful, like a mountain thunderstorm. The rest of the warriors in burkas screamed in indignation, dozens of blades flashed, but the old man laughed and ordered to hide the sabers.

- Good warrior! - he said to Ivan. “I need sharp sabers and strong hands to beat the Turks.” Hide your saber, alien, and sit with us on the carpet!

Ivan Chegoda got off his tired horse and sat down on the soft carpet. “Perhaps now, over a friendly meal, you will tell us who you are and where you come from?” – the old man asked affectionately.

– I am the Kuban Cossack Ivan Chegoda. I had a native and beloved land, I had an old mother, I had a brown-eyed girl, but now there’s nothing, I’m a little idiot! The damned Turks burned my happiness!

“We have a common road and the same enemies,” said the old man. – Russian warriors and warriors of sunny Kartli more than once stood shoulder to shoulder against the Turks. Come with us to Kartli, where an army is gathering to fight the Turks...

Like amber grains in a rosary, the days knitted together one by one. And soon the formidable name of Ivan Chegoda thundered far across Turkish soil. The bravest Turkish warriors turned pale and turned their horses back when a gloomy, light-mustachioed warrior in rich clothes and a gilded helmet rushed towards them. The young centurion of the Georgian army won many victories. He was the first to rush on horseback to the attack, and no one could stop him. The Georgian commander gave rich clothes and dashing Arabian horses to the Kuban hero. But Ivan Chegoda never smiled; his icy eyes were always cold and scary. And the servants more than once saw how the hero, secluded in the back room of his palace, opened a golden casket, took out a bunch of dry grass, unprecedented in these parts, whispered quiet, affectionate words about the Kuban land and cried over a dry bush:

– Why doesn’t he smell? Where did its steppe honey smell go?

And people could not understand: why was it necessary to smell dry grass when there were so many bright, fragrant flowers around! Again the moon and sun counted down the days and months. One quiet spring evening, Ivan Chegoda, having locked himself in the far room of his palace, again opened the golden casket. From there there was a strong, thick, hot smell of the spring Kuban steppe. And then for the first time the servants noticed a joyful smile on the face of the formidable Ivan Chegoda. They opened their eyes wide in surprise when the old prince's favorite tore off his precious clothes, put on faded blue trousers, a shirt embroidered with a modest pattern, and an old hat twisted back. Then he took a saber in a worn black leather scabbard from the wall, took a long gun, a stick of lead and a horn full of gunpowder. Cheerful and smiling, he himself went to the stables and, passing by expensive Arabian horses, saddled a shaggy Kuban horse. And when Ivan Chegoda left the palace gates, the servants heard him singing a loud song, wide and stormy, like a mountain river.

Here is the edge of the oak forest. Centuries-old oak trees whisper something tender and welcoming with their young leaves. Bright, green, strewn with flowers, the spring steppe smokes under the sun. The Cossack peers at her greedily and bends down from his horse. But the low, fragrant thyme grass is nowhere to be seen. Only an old dry bush rustles under your shirt near your heart and gives you an intoxicating aroma.

At the steppe ravine, three people in tattered scrolls and bald hats rode out to meet the Cossack.

-Where are you going, lad?! There are Turks there! - they said gloomily.

– I’m going to Kuban, to my native land. “She’s calling us to free her from the enemy,” Ivan answered. More and more people are emerging from the floodplains, from the steppe ravines, from the ruins of burnt farmsteads.

-Where are you going? - they ask.

“We’re going to retake our native land!”

Evening waved its blue wing when the Cossack horses smelled the sweet Kuban water. Ahead, on the shore, the tents of the Turkish army turned white.

– Shouldn’t we rest before the battle, Ivan? – asked one of the Cossacks. - The horses walked all day and were tired!

- No! The horses smell the Kuban water and rush forward!

– Shouldn’t we rest, Ivan? – asked another. “The Cossacks are tired, they’ve been driving under the sun all day!”

- No! The cool Kuban wind will refresh us!

- Shouldn't we stop, Ivan? It's getting dark already! - said the third.

- No! Soon the moon will rise, and Kuban, like a mirror, will reflect its rays onto the shore!

The trumpets sounded in the Turkish camp. The Janissaries ran out and torches flashed. The Cossack lava came like a thunderstorm. - Chegoda Pasha! - the Turks shouted when they saw the front rider, and the sabers began to fall from their hands.

- Forward! Allah is with us! - the Turkish Pasha cried and rushed at the Cossacks with selected soldiers.

It seemed that one more moment - and the pasha would break through the deadly ring of Cossack sabers. But suddenly a gloomy horseman with a drawn saber appeared on his way.

- Forward, Cossacks! The Motherland is with us! – the horseman shouted in a loud voice, and the Turk recognized him as Ivan Chegoda.

- Here you go, giaur! – the pasha squealed and lowered his crooked saber. But Chegoda deftly deflected the blow, swung and cut off the Turkish Pasha’s head. The Turks howled in despair, turned back and began to rush into the Kuban...

That night, thousands of them perished forever on the Kuban soil, and the rest drowned in the stormy waters of the river.

After the battle, the tired Cossacks fell asleep sweetly on the green grass near their native Kuban. And in the morning, when the hot sun began to drink the dew and washed itself in the cold river, they woke up from a honey smell. Thousands of bushes of short grass with reddish small flowers bloomed around them. Since then, when going on a hike, Cossacks always take with them dry, fragrant branches of their native thyme.

And this is a Don tale. It happened to one Cossack, Ivan the Fearless, to drive past the Tatar outpost. He rode without any fear, because at that time the Tatars and Cossacks lived peacefully. The Tatars saw the Cossack, waved their hands, and called him to visit them. The Cossack stopped his horse, got off it and approached the Tatars. Ivan the Fearless forgot that against old enemies you always need to be wary and cautious. He entered the tent, sat down and began drinking wine with them. The Tatars pour wine into his ladle - and not simple wine, but with a hex potion. With such a slanderous potion that whoever tastes wine with it will forget his faithful friends, comrades and relatives, father and mother, forever. The Cossack got drunk and fell asleep. The next morning he got up, dressed up in Tatar clothes and became a Tatar himself. He served the Tatar king diligently and became a great boss. The Cossacks found out about this and decided to send messengers to Ivan the Fearless. They came to him and said:

Isn’t it a shame or bad for you, Ivan, to forget your old friends and comrades? And he answered them: “Now I have friends and comrades!” - and he himself points to the Tatars.

The second time the messengers came to Ivan the Fearless and said: “Dear father and dear mother bowed to you, they are calling you to their quiet Don - home.” And he answered them:

This is where I have a house, but these people,” he himself points to the Tatars, “for me, my father and mother are dearer.” He didn’t let the messengers say another word, he immediately sent them away. So the messengers returned home again with nothing.

Every last one of the Cossacks gathered here and for the third time they sent messengers to Ivan the Fearless. An old Cossack happened to be here. He picked thyme, a steppe herb, fragrant and fragrant. He approached the messengers and said: “When you come to Ivan the Fearless, don’t tell him anything, don’t ask for anything, but just put this steppe grass on the table in front of him.” This is what the messengers did, when they arrived to Ivan the Fearless. No words were spoken to him, but a bunch of dry thyme was placed on the table in front of him. Ivan the Fearless immediately smelled it - and immediately asked the messengers:

What does it smell like? They answered him: - Thyme grass, what kind of homeland and quiet Don Father sent you as a gift. The Tatar spells fell from Ivan the Fearless here. He grabbed his sharp saber and beat the guards that the Tatar king had assigned to him for honor. He beat him and rode off with messengers to the quiet Don. More than once after this, Ivan the Fearless, together with other Cossacks, beat the Tatars hard and always said to his faithful friends and comrades: “Never trust your enemies.” Do not eat their bread and salt, do not drink wine - this will not do you any good, but only one thing is bad. Always remember your faithful friends and comrades, your relatives, father and mother, remember and never forget about your homeland, which gave you drink and nourishment. Thank you, friends and comrades, for saving me forever from the cunning enemy’s spells.

There are many beliefs and customs associated with thyme. It was used as a talisman, placed in amulet and worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits, the evil eye, and damage caused by sorcerers. They believed that he protected from the brownie, which falls on a sleeping person at night and frightens him. There is a popular belief that thyme in a pillow gives health and longevity. Bouquets of thyme were brought into the huts and placed in jugs. It was believed that as long as there was its smell in the house, there would be no evil. This smell is especially beneficial for children, it gives them strength and goodness.

Thyme was also credited with magical properties. For example, to find out whether a person was telling the truth, they pronounced the person’s name and threw dried thyme into the fire. If the smoke rose upward, it means he was telling the truth; if it spread along the ground, it means he was deceiving.

A drink was made from it, which was consumed on Trinity Sunday, when the dead were commemorated, and also on Ivan Kupala - against mermaids and other evil spirits. With this drink, the girls charmed the guys who had become cold to them. And those who were “of marriageable age” lubricated themselves with it so that evil forces would not interfere with future conception. According to popular belief, thyme helps in many ways in love affairs - it causes love languor in women, frees them from the fear of bed pleasures, and gives men strength, prolonging the night of love indefinitely (it actually contains substances that can restore men's health).

They believed that a bunch of thyme in the house helps women in all their concerns - finding and attracting a betrothed, giving birth and raising a child, maintaining peace in the family. Hence the customs that have been preserved in some villages to this day. Girls rinsed their hair with a decoction of thyme before the wedding, wove it into wreaths and wore bracelets from its stems to preserve beauty and health. It was placed under the pillow of newlyweds, and branches of dry thyme were hung in the house for happiness and prosperity. They believed that if you carry a sprig of thyme with you, it will make a person bolder, reward him with courage, determination, perseverance and courage, and bring victory in all endeavors. Good things will come into the house much more often if thyme grows in front of it.

Thyme was also used as a sanitary and hygienic product. In the pagan period, the Slavs threw it into the fire during epidemics so that its healing smoke would protect against plague, cholera, and consumption. Thyme was used to fumigate cows “after calving”, jars of milk to remove more cream and sour cream, barrels for salting, and hunting and fishing gear “for a happy catch.” In the old days, due to its bactericidal properties, it was used for long-term storage of meat dishes (this was quite a valuable property at that time, because there were no refrigerators then).

The fact that people have valued thyme from time immemorial is evidenced by the fact. which was reported by reader of this site Stella. In Armenia there is a village called Urtsadzor, an approximate translation of its name means “thyme forest.”

Interesting fact: thyme, unlike most antibiotics, is one of the few herbs to which modern microbes cannot develop resistance.

In Ancient Greece, the herb thyme (thyme) was called incense. The priests used it when they performed their rituals. A wreath made from thyme stems was then considered a symbol of fertility. Later, this tradition of the ancient Greeks was adopted by the magicians of Europe, the sorcerers of Asia, and the Slavic healers. It was believed that this plant protects against the misfortunes of evil spirits and all evil spirits. It was also used in love witchcraft. But it became famous among the people, first of all, thanks to its healing properties, of which it has many.

Thyme is native to the Mediterranean, but the plant is now cultivated all over the world. Its distinctive feature is the tiny green leaves and purple inflorescences that are located at the top of the shoot. It has a characteristic strong smell and slightly spicy aroma.

This is an effective bactericidal agent; the plant also has analgesic, anticonvulsant and sedative effects. Moreover, thyme also heals wounds, various skin lesions, and expels worms from the body. Drugs made from it are used in the treatment of diseases such as bronchial asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Thanks to thyme, the herpes rashes, and some other ailments.

The healing properties of thyme are an indispensable remedy for treating diseases of the skin, hair, cough and stomach. The history of the use of thyme in folk medicine comes from ancient times. According to many reports, this plant stimulates urination, menstruation and cleanses the body. However, the health benefits of consuming thyme are much higher.

Thyme has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair, as it improves its structure, strengthens the hair follicles and supports normal growth. Tea brewed with thyme leaves can be helpful for indigestion and flatulence as it helps in the functioning of the intestines and helps in the body.

The health benefits of this herbal plant should be used in daily life to help your body and enjoy well-being.

The active ingredients contained in the plant are responsible for the healing properties of thyme:

Thymol

It is an essential oil and has antibacterial properties, so thyme can be used as a mouthwash. It also has expectorant properties and improves the functioning of bronchial cilia, so it can be useful for coughs and bacterial throat infections. The antibacterial activity of thymol allows the plant to be used to treat acne - these are cosmetic anti-acne creams - facial cleansers.

Flavonoids

They have antifungal and antioxidant activity. The thyme plant is one of the best medicinal herbs that has antioxidant properties. The presence of flavonoids provides anti-inflammatory, diuretic and hypotensive effects on the body, as well as a diastolic effect, which helps clear the respiratory tract of mucus and phlegm.

Mineral components

Necessary for the production of red blood cells; responsible for the structure of bones, teeth and maintaining the acid-base balance in the body; selenium regulates thyroid function, strengthens the immune system; manganese supports digestion and absorption of nutrients; Potassium, which is a component of body fluids and cells, helps control heart rate and; Magnesium is necessary for the functioning of the nervous and muscular systems.

Vitamins

Thyme is a very good source of vitamins, especially vitamin C, which increases the body's resistance, is involved in fat metabolism and promotes the absorption of iron. 100 g of fresh thyme herb covers the daily demand for ascorbic acid by approximately 215%. The herb also contains significant amounts of B vitamins, mainly riboflavin, which is involved in the transformation of amino acids and affects the proper functioning of the eye.

Because it's so rich in valuable ingredients, it's worth finding out how you can use thyme in the kitchen. Thyme is the star of the kitchen herbs. The herb is indispensable in cooking throughout the world.

Kind with healthy

It is this combination that I value most in medicinal plants—the pleasant with the beneficial. What a pleasure it is to brew thyme and drink tea, enjoying its aroma, and at the same time improving your health!

I remember this taste from childhood. As soon as I caught a cold with a cough, my grandmother began to drink me with a decoction of thyme. Like, no matter what, they won’t call it Bogorodskaya grass! The plant has another name - creeping thyme.

For a long time, thyme has been used not only to treat colds and infectious diseases, but also to ensure the normal functioning of the intestines, stomach, pancreas, blood vessels, and cardiovascular system. Thyme has a healing effect on the organs of the genitourinary and endocrine systems.

Often, a water infusion of thyme is used externally for compresses, lotions and rubbing, for example, for rheumatism. Thyme-based ointments are good for coping with inflammatory diseases of the skin and joints. All these remedies eliminate swelling and pain. I'll write you a couple of recipes. The most popular drug among the people:

1 tsp Pour a glass (200 ml) of boiling water over dry or fresh thyme flowers, strain after ten minutes and drink like regular tea. You can add natural honey to slightly cooled tea (infusion) to taste.

I have problems with the functions of my stomach and intestines. In such cases, syrup, which can be prepared at home, helps very well. Freshly blossomed thyme must be washed, dried, finely chopped and placed in a glass jar in layers of 1-1.5 cm, while sprinkling the next layer with sugar. Then press down with some weight and place in the dark for fourteen days. Pour the resulting medicinal syrup into another jar and seal with a tight lid. Take 1 tsp. three times a day with tea.

A tincture of thyme with wine will help you out more than once if you have health problems. I advise you to prepare it. It prolongs our life, heals colds, relieves colic and cramps in the stomach or intestines. This remedy also saves from and will help you fight and.

Pour 1 liter of white homemade dry wine with 100g of dry raw materials. Keep it in the dark at room temperature for seven days, remembering to shake the bottle once a day. Then bring to a boil, remove from the stove and cover well for 4-6 hours, then filter. Drink 2-3 times a day before meals, 20 ml when the need arises.

For men's health

Thyme, or thyme, has long been known as a masculine herb. And translated from Latin, the name of the plant means “courageous.” He is able to cope not only with prostatitis, but also with male impotence. Many inflammations of the genitourinary system can be treated with thyme.

Recipe for improving male potency

1 tsp Pour 200 ml of boiling water over dried chopped thyme herb and leave in the dark for 2 hours. Strain and consume 50 ml twice a day before meals.

Moreover, if you suffer and consciously want to get rid of it, thyme herb will help in this case too. To do this, you should persistently and for a long time take the infusion.

Mix 10g of thyme and 5g of wormwood, pour in 500ml of boiling water and leave until it cools, then strain. Drink 2 tbsp. before meals three times a day.

I also advise you to purchase thyme essential oil at the pharmacy. It is useful for massage if there are signs of prostatitis or other male diseases. You can find massage techniques on the Internet.

Contraindications

Thyme herb can have an allergic effect on mucous membranes and skin. Before using the plant, ask your allergist what sensitivity you have to the plant. It is not recommended for pregnant women to consume thyme preparations because it may result in premature birth or adverse effects on the developing fetus. Women who are breastfeeding should use thyme with caution.

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Herb thyme (Bogorodskaya) - magical properties

Thyme or thyme is well known to fans of esotericism due to its versatility. On the one hand, it is an excellent seasoning for fish or meat dishes, a “flavor” for healthy drinks (the same tea, for example). At the same time, it is used in a variety of rituals: for health, love relationships, successful childbearing or financial solvency. It is no coincidence that thyme is popularly known as “Bogorodskaya grass” - the magical properties of the plant make one believe that it was sent to people as a symbol of the special favor of the gods.

Ideal protection "from all evil"

From evil

Since ancient times, thyme has been famous for its ability to protect against the influence of evil spirits. The arable land was sprinkled with dry grass so that the harvest would be plentiful. Cowsheds, hay barns and chicken coops were fumigated with smoke so that the cattle would not get sick. In houses, the stems were burned in order to drive away irritation and resentment, failure and illness. In the same way, they removed damage and the evil eye, and helped a weak spirit get rid of dangerous emotional dependence. Thyme was often planted around the perimeter of the house - it served as an insurmountable barrier to evil spirits.

For peace of mind

With a variety of “nervous” conditions, people have always been saved by the herb thyme - the magical properties of the plant are aimed at restoring spiritual comfort. For insomnia, it was advised to sew dried flowers directly into the pillow, this will ensure complete rest and pleasant night visions. If you were prone to drunkenness and other bad habits, thyme was generously added to tea. Small bags of grass were hung in the nursery so that the baby would grow strong and unpretentious.

Bogorodskaya herb thyme - magical properties for women

Previously, thyme was considered a “female” herb. To the point that mothers of single guys were advised to have pots with this plant on the windowsill. The old people assured that after this a young mistress would definitely appear in the house - affectionate and hard-working. If a cat ran between spouses, the home should be fumigated with the fragrant smoke of burning dried flowers. Such a ritual drove away all quarrels and conflicts, forcing love and mutual understanding to return.