Thyme

Health Benefits:

Anti bacterial qualities
Anti viral qualities
Fights migraines
May reduce stress
Promotes healthy gums and teeth
Relieves arthritis
Relieves congestion
Relieves heartburn

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 tbsp (dried); Calories: 7; Fat: .2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 1mg; Carbs: 1.7g; Fiber: .5g; Sugars: 0g; Protein: .2g; Potassium: 0%DV; Vitamin A: 2%DV; Vitamin C: 2%DV; Calcium: 5%DV; Iron: 18%DV

Did You Know?

• Thyme oil is also utilized in order to elevate the mood and relieving pain in aromatherapy
• Thyme can be calming during conditions of stress and baths with thyme can help to relieve joint pain and aches
• The active ingredient in Listerine mouthwash is thymol
• Thymol is one of the important essential oils

Ways to Eat:

• Fresh
• Dried
• In a tea
• As a seasoning

Farming Trivia:

• Blooming in early summer, its delicate blossoms are favorites of butterflies and honey bees
• Patches of thyme can be found growing in the wild