Organically grown and dried thyme springs and flowers.

An aromatic herb in the mint family, thyme grows to a height of fifteen inches (about 40 cm), with small rounded leaves and pink flowers on woody stems. This herb is not the same species as mother of thyme of wild thyme. Today the plant is common throughout North America, but it originated in the southern Mediterranean. Experts in language tell us that thyme's name was derived form the Greek word thumus, or courage. In Medieval times, knights wore sprigs of thyme on their armor as a sign of courage. The scent of thyme was thought to give them strength in the midst of battle.
The main constituents of thyme essential oil are alpha-linolenic acid, anethole, apigenin, borneol, caffeic acid, calcium, chromium, eugenol, ferulic acid, geraniol, kaempferol, limonene, lithium, luteolin, magnesium, manganese, methionine, p-coumaric acid, potassium, rosmarinic acid, selenium, thymol, tryptophan, ursolic acid. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic action. In folk medicine it is used for stomach ailments, to relieve menstrual pains, to alleviate various respiratory problems and as care for oral health.

Directions for use:

Cosmetics: The dried thyme leaves can be used in herbal infusions, tinctures, baths and gargles.
Culinary: The fragrance and flavor of thyme leaves have long been a favorite of cooks for seasoning meats, soups, and stews.

Ingredients:

Organic dried thyme springs and flowers

Storage:

Store in an airtight container in a dark and dry place