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You certainly have already used or at least heard about thyme. Right? Thyme is an aromatic evergreen, very used in culinary and natural alternative medicine. Its flowers and leaves can be used to season vegetables, salads, and pasta.
Besides that, its aromatic oil, thymol, can be found in soaps and toothpaste. More than giving flavor and aroma to your meals, did you know that offers amazing health benefits of thyme tea when used as an infusion? Learn about the benefits of a thyme infusion:
Health Benefits of Thyme Tea
1. Prevents premature aging
Because of the high levels of antioxidants and flavonoids, this tea is amazing to keep your cellular health strong and prevent premature aging of cells and organs.
2. Helps indigestion
With the help of thyme tea, we can avoid that feeling of a heavy stomach right after a heavy meal. Besides that, it also helps eliminate mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces abdominal inflammation and flatulence.
3. Mouthwash
If you suffer from canker sores or wounds in your mouth, you can drink some thyme tea, cold or lukewarm, to disinfect and reduce the inflammation in the area. Thymol (the essential oil) is a very potent antiseptic, which can help solve this problem and also end bad breath.
4. Alleviates respiratory issues
Colds, coughing, bronchitis, asthma, or any other respiratory diseases can be treated with a delicious and comforting thyme tea.
5. Reduces PMS
Drinking thyme tea in the days before your period can prevent and treat menstrual cramps.
6. Improves the mood
With therapeutic and soothing properties, this tea helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and irritability. It gives a feeling of wellness, balancing the neuronal activity.
7. Strengthens the immune system
Rich in vitamins A and C, it is great to keep your immune system healthy. 8. Reduces blood pressure Drinking this thyme infusion at least once a day can balance your blood pressure and, thus, improve your arteries and veins' health.
Now you surely must be asking yourself: How do I make a thyme infusion? Thyme tea should not be too concentrated since its essential oil is very active. To make 33 oz. of this infusion, put one bunch of thyme (two bunches, at most), in 33 oz. of boiling water. If you use dry thyme, split this portion in half.
Cover and let it rest. Drink 1 cup a day, sweetened or not. Drinking more than that may cause side effects. For people who suffer from heart failure, gastritis, ulcers, or gastric mucosal irritation, Pregnant and nursing women must not drink this infusion. Now tell us, did you know the benefits of this infusion? Have you ever used it? Share your experiences with us.
