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Thyme

Thyme – of Mediterranean origin, has been used in religious ceremonies as a smudging herb for thousands of years, hence it’s name, taken from the early Greek word “thymos” originally meaning “smoke” and later “spirit”. The Greeks burned thyme in sick rooms to drive away the disease and clear the air and to invoke strength and courage as well as clarity of mind.

Roman soldiers were believed to bathe in a thyme infusion prior to going into battle to increase energy and courage and the in the Middle Ages, an image of a sprig of thyme was embroidered into the cloaks of knights so that they too had the courage to do battle, joust, slay dragons, rescue damsels, quest for the Holy Grail and other equally dangerous deeds!

In mythical folklore bees were believed to be faery messengers and because they were always in great numbers in the flowering thyme, thyme became known as the abode of faery.

Oil distilled from thyme is a potent source of antioxidants that rejuvenate cellular and tissue health. It is also a very effective disinfectant and a few drops in water can be used as a mouthwash or to soothe a sore throat or make an infusion (tea), to ease discomfort from wind or colic.

Thyme is wonderful in the kitchen and is only limited by imagination and taste as to what it can be combined with to create gastronomic delights to both tantalise and heal.

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