Herb

Thyme

This fragrant little kitchen herb does double duty, seasoning dinner and calming a stubborn cough.

🌱 What it is

Thyme is a low, woody herb in the mint family, grown in gardens worldwide for its small aromatic leaves used fresh or dried in cooking and tea.

✨ How it may help

May help support loosening mucus with a stubborn cough
May help support a soothed, calmer throat
May help support easier breathing when steam is inhaled
May help support flavor and variety in everyday cooking

🥄 How to use it

Sip thyme tea, use it as a warm gargle for a sore throat, or breathe in its steam to ease a chesty cough.

🥗 Nutrition

Per 1 tablespoon fresh (3g) · about 3 calories

Vitamin C 4.5mg
Iron 0.3mg
Manganese 0.03mg
Vitamin A 18mcg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

⚖️ Caution

Use food amounts; the concentrated essential oil is strong and not meant for swallowing, and pregnant women should skip medicinal amounts unless their doctor approves.

🍃 A note from nature

This little herb fills the whole kitchen with fragrance from just a few leaves, a small everyday sign of abundance.