Wild thyme, known in Latin as Thymus serpyllum, is also called creeping thyme or mother of thyme. It is a hardy little herb with aromatic leaves and wonderfully versatile properties. This low-growing perennial has tiny oval leaves that release a lovely scent when gently crushed between your fingers. It is adorned with clusters of pink to purple flowers that bloom through the summer. Wild thyme grows in rocky, well-drained soils across Europe and North America, and since ancient times it has been cherished both in the kitchen and in herbal traditions.
Wild thyme and its effects
- supports the body's natural defences
- supports the nervous system, helps to ease migraine-type states, headaches and dizziness
- supports the immune responses of the body
- is traditionally used for coughs and bronchial complaints
- helps to ease sleeplessness
- helps in times of nervousness and irritability
- gently soothes muscle cramps
- is traditionally used for inflammations of the urinary tract
- acts as a disinfectant for inflammations of the mouth
Wild thyme contains
- essential oils
- flavonoids with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
- magnesium, which helps DNA to function properly
- ursolic acid, traditionally valued for its protective properties
- tannins, which help with the absorption of vitamin C
Wild thyme is a friend to the bronchi
Wild thyme is rich in essential oils, thymol among them, and is prized for its strong antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. It has a long history of use in traditional herbalism for the respiratory passages, for coughs and a sore throat, and generally whenever the bronchi need a little care. Beyond that it also supports digestion, gently eases menstrual discomfort and supports immunity.
Wild thyme tincture
Tinctures of wild thyme offer a concentrated form of everything this herb has to give. Whether you reach for it to soothe the respiratory passages, to support digestion or to strengthen immune function, a few drops of wild thyme tincture can be added to water or to your tea. Lift your overall wellbeing with the natural resilience of this singular little herb. A tincture is a lovely way to make good use of the herbal wonders that mother nature offers us. Great mullein, or Verbascum densiflorum, is a distinctive biennial herb admired for its tall spikes of densely set yellow flowers and its soft, woolly leaves. You can find this unusual plant in meadows, pastures and along roadsides throughout Europe and Asia, where it has been treasured for centuries for its gentle properties and its beauty.