Thyme (thyme, Bogorodskaya herb). Bogorodskaya grass - description, application, medicinal properties, photo

Creeping thyme (thyme) is a perennial shrub with a creeping leafless woody stem. Occurs in sandy places, in dry pine forests.

In Rus', a wreath of thyme was worn by the bride, and on the day of the Assumption Holy Mother of God decorated with green stalks of plants icon Mother of God. IN medieval Europe ladies embroidered on the shirts of knights a sprig of this magic herb so that their chosen ones show courage in battle.

Landing And care behind thyme. Species and varieties thyme.

The collection of raw materials (flowering twigs) is carried out in June, July. Thyme grows slowly and in order not to lead to its destruction, the branches are cut with a knife. The plant was found in a small amount: tannins, flavonoids, ursolic and oleanolic acids. Thyme also contains essential oil, which contains traces of: thymol, cymol, borneol, linalool, pinene. Thanks to thymol and other components, bactericidal properties dominate in thyme.

It is used in traditional medicine:

For gargling with whooping cough, bronchitis, stomach pain; kidney, liver and heart problems. Thyme decoctions help dissolve mucus bronchial asthma. The powder is used as irritant with fainting. The healing properties of thyme were positively reviewed and Avicenna and Theophrastus were also included in the composition of complex medicines.

Nowadays in official medicine

Bogorodsk herb preparations are used as an analgesic for sciatica and neuralgia.
In pediatric practice, cough is treated with Pertussin, which contains liquid extract thyme. Outdoor use in the form: aromatic baths- from cough, nervous weakness, rheumatism and disruption of the intestines; compresses and lotions - as a wound healing; rinsing - with inflammation of the gums. An infusion of the herb is used to wash the head for headaches and dandruff.

Grass has nice smell, spicy strongly spicy, bitter taste. As a spice, a thyme leaf is used. When it is added, the smell and taste of fried cabbage dishes improves: potatoes, fish, pork liver, lamb, etc. The herb promotes digestion fatty foods. Serves as an excellent seasoning for poultry (goose, duck), game, offal. A good flavor combination in egg dishes, cheese.

Thyme is widely used in smoking products.

Fresh and dried is used for pickling cucumbers, tomatoes, squash. Thyme is undeniable in emphasizing the taste of soups: from lentils, peas, beans. This plant is highly valued by vegetarians. It is used in mushroom, eggplant dishes; added to the recipe when salting, marinating, for flavoring sausages.

Serves as an excellent seasoning for stir-fry mix: salt, thyme and rosemary. To prevent the flavor from escaping, cut the herb greens and grind the seeds just before use. Thyme is placed in liquid dishes a third of an hour before readiness; in the rest - at the beginning of cooking.

Contraindications when using thyme-

avoid overdose - nausea may occur.

The preparation of thyme is not recommended for people suffering from: decompensation of cardiac activity, diseases associated with the kidneys, liver, stomach and duodenal ulcers (acute stage). The use of Bogorodsk herbs is not recommended for patients: reduced function thyroid gland, chronic constipation, cough with difficult sputum production, pulmonary emphysema and bronchial asthma.

Infusion for cough: thyme - 5 gr; pour boiling water (250 ml); Infuse for 50 minutes, filter; the used grass is squeezed out. Reception - 1 tbsp. spoon - in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Thyme infusion: thyme - 100 gr, brew with 2 liters of boiling water. Infuse for about an hour, filter, and squeeze out the used raw materials. External use of infusion - for baths with rheumatism and sciatica.

An infusion that promotes the treatment of addiction to alcohol:

take a mixture consisting of 4 parts of Bogorodskaya grass and 1 part of wormwood. A tablespoon of the collection is boiled in 250 ml of water for about 5 minutes. Cooled, taken 1 tablespoon - three times a day. The duration of this procedure is 3 months. And as a result, the uncomfortable state of tension, unpleasant pain sensations of the legs, arms, and heart quickly disappear. And most importantly, after two weeks, many patients show indifference to alcohol.

Thyme is an ingredient in many cough teas. An extract from his herb is one of the main parts of the mixture and cough elixir. Herbal collection is also effective for the stomach.

Thyme tea:

herbs (3 g) pour 250 ml of water and bring to a boil; or brew with boiling water and leave for 10 minutes. Strain. Drink three glasses of tea every day (moderately warm). When coughing, add honey.

Thyme bath infusion:

raw materials (100 gr) brew with a liter of boiling water; soak for 20 minutes, strain and pour into water. Bath with thyme strengthens the nervous system; useful for the treatment of gynecological diseases. But they are contraindicated for people: with high body temperature, high blood pressure, heart failure.

In most cases against stomach ailments and convulsive cough best action render tea mixtures of herbs.

Collection of tea for stomach pain:

Bogorodskaya grass - 20 gr;
cumin fruits - 10 gr;
peppermint - 10 gr;
centaury grass - 10 gr.

Collection of herbal tea for cough:

Primrose root - 10 gr;
anise fruits -10 gr;
plantain lanceolate - 10 gr;
thyme - 20 gr;
sundew - 10 gr.

How to prepare both teas: pour 2 teaspoons with the top of the mixture into 1/4 liter of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, strain. Drink 3 cups of tea moderately warm daily. Sweeten cough tea with honey (not for diabetics!), stomach tea does not need to be sweetened.

I drink this one - Spring melodies - I like it very much)

Massage:

5 drops of essential oil are mixed with 10 ml of massage oil - for pain in muscles and joints.

Bogorodskaya grass is also used in everyday life. It is worth shifting her clothes in the closet and the mole will disappear. fragrant herb thyme in the old days was used as component for smoking during worship. Thyme is the best honey plant and honey is very fragrant.

People often ask, are thyme and thyme the same thing? Yes, these are the names of the same plant.

Other popular names: creeping thyme, Bogorodskaya grass, muhopal, greed, pine pepper. Belongs to the family of yasnotkovye.

Appearance

Thyme is a perennial plant. Above 15 cm does not grow. It is not by chance that it is called "creeping". Thyme really spreads in different directions, its thin shoots practically lie on the ground, and the stems with flowers are raised.

The branches are covered with small leaves, the length of which is 0.5 - 1 cm. Their shape resembles an ellipse with a pointed end. The petiole is short. From the upper side, the leaf is smooth, its lower part is light, one might say grayish, and slightly pubescent.

Small flowers are painted in a delicate pinkish-lilac color. They are located closer to the ends of the stems and are collected in small bunches. The calyx is a two-lipped bell with four stamens and a long pistil. Pulling out the plant with a root, you will see that it is pivotal. Thyme blooms in June-July. It is very fragrant. Therefore, bees and butterflies circle around him.

By autumn, at the locations of the flowers, fruits in the form of an oval nutlet appear, which are enclosed in a box.

Kinds

The thyme genus includes 214 plant species. Of these, about 170 are found on the territory of the Russian Federation and the states bordering it:

• In height, this type of thyme reaches 15 cm. Its leaves are rather small and have an edge with inside. Flowers can be white or lavender. Subspecies of common thyme are stunted plants.
• This is a hybrid based on the plant described above. Named lemon because of the characteristic citrus aroma. Young leaves have a light yellow color, which changes with the age of the plant to light green. It does not tolerate frost well, so it should be covered for the winter. If such a plant is cut, it will become thick.
• Its shoots really seem to be spreading in different directions from the central part. The color of the flowers of this type of thyme can be white, raspberry or pink. The flowering period lasts from July to August.

Where does it grow?

Thyme is native to the Mediterranean. In the countries of southern Europe, thyme occurs naturally as an evergreen small shrub. Cultivated in the south of Europe and America, the north of the African continent. The temperate zone is where it grows. Prefers steppe regions. You can meet thyme on rocky and rocky areas. He also loves the outskirts of the forest. In forest areas, thyme prefers open areas.

You can meet thyme even in Altai

Collection

The raw material is the entire ground part. When harvesting the plant, do not damage the root system. The plant takes a very long time to recover. Thyme is harvested in June-July. The most ideal moment is the beginning of flowering. It is during this period that thyme is especially fragrant. Drying in the shade. The plant is laid out on fabric or paper. The layer should be no more than 7 cm. During the drying process, it is mixed. The stems can be removed by threshing the dried plant.

The finished raw material is placed in a tightly closed container and stored for 2 years.

Peculiarities

Thyme is an excellent honey plant. Bees make honey from it, which has a unique saturation of aroma.

Characteristics

• The plant has a very strong fragrance.
• When dried, it has a bitter-spicy and pungent taste.

Nutritional value and calories

100 g thyme herb contains:

• Water - 7.79 g;
• Carbohydrates - 63.94 g;
• Alimentary fiber- 37 g;
• Fats - 7.43 g;
• Proteins - 9.11 g;
• Ash - 11.74 g.

The energy value of 100 grams of raw materials is 101 kcal, dry - 273 kcal, and in tea - 5 kcal (in 200 ml).

Chemical composition

• essential oil - 1% (thymol, carvacrol, cymol, terpenoids);
• flavonoids;
• tannins;
• gum;
• acids (oleanolic, ursolic);
• vitamins (A, E, C, K, B1, B2, B6, B9, PP);
• minerals (K, Ca, Mg, P, Fe, Mn, Cu, Se, Zn).

You can learn about the unique properties of thyme from an excerpt from the program "Live great!":

Beneficial features

Useful properties of thyme are due to the presence in its composition of the main component - thymol. In this regard, thyme has the following properties:

• antiseptic;
• disinfectants;
• bactericidal;
• antifungal;
• expectorant;
• anti-inflammatory;
• antispasmodic and analgesic;
• anthelmintic;
• diuretics.

Read about the benefits and dangers of tea with thyme in another article. Learn about the medicinal properties, as well as how long you can drink this tea.

Decoctions, infusions and teas from thyme are real health elixirs!

Harm

• The plant can be harmful if abused. An overdose threatens with insomnia, and in large quantities - poisoning.
• Some medications incompatible with the simultaneous use of thyme. Therefore, do not forget to consult a specialist before use.
• Bogorodskaya grass, like a sponge, absorbs toxins. Therefore, it must be collected away from highways and industrial enterprises.

Contraindications

• kidney disease;
• liver disease;
• stomach ulcer;
• pregnancy;
• cardiosclerosis;
• decompensation of cardiac activity;
• ciliary arrhythmia;
• atherosclerosis;
• childhood- up to 3 years.

Like any spice, thyme is contraindicated for people with gastrointestinal diseases and small children

Application

In cooking

Thyme is a wonderful spice. It is added:

• in sauces, for example, in lemon-garlic;
• in meat dishes (lamb, pork) and fish;
• to vegetables and egg dishes;
• in marinades used in the preservation of tomatoes, cucumbers, apples;
• to smoked meats, whether it be fish or meat;
• in baking, flavoring baguettes, various cookies and pies;
• in marinades that are used in cooking meat dishes. Thyme, rosemary and grated lemon zest are its ideal ingredients. Thyme will not only give the dish an amazing aroma, but also positively affect the digestion process. Thus, this application of it is both tasty and healthy at the same time.

In medicine

The beneficial properties of thyme have been known for a long time. His medicinal properties officially recognized by medicine:

• With the help of lotions from a decoction of thyme, you can relieve swelling and pain after insect bites.
• The sedative properties of thyme are used for depression and disorders of the nervous system. It remarkably calms the upset psyche and is used as a remedy for chronic fatigue syndrome.
• A restless and hard-to-sleep baby will be helped by a bath with thyme.
• You can rinse your mouth with a decoction of thyme. This will get rid of the bad smell.
• Thyme heals colds: cough, bronchitis, sore throat. It is prescribed for pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Thyme is a remedy for flatulence.
• Thyme treats rheumatoid diseases, arthritis.
• Thyme is a plant for men. It can be used as a prophylactic against prostatitis. In addition, thyme has a positive effect on male potency.
• Traditional medicine recommends decoctions based on thyme in the fight against alcoholism. Thymol, which is part of thyme, is incompatible with alcohol and, as a result, nausea and vomiting occur. A decoction of thyme causes a strong aversion to alcohol. It is used for 2 weeks. To prepare it, a glass of boiling water (250 ml) is poured into 15 g of a dry plant. The broth is placed in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. The resulting infusion is filtered and diluted with another glass of boiling water. You need to drink it 4 times a day, 50 g each. Watch for the freshness of the medicine. It should not be used if stored for three days.
• With inflammation in the mouth, pharynx, infusion is used for rinsing.
• Since thyme has antiseptic properties, its decoction is used to treat skin covered with a rash.

Raw materials for the preparation of medicinal potions, you can find in any pharmacy

Infusion

It is not difficult to prepare a medicinal decoction or infusion. As a result, you will get excellent remedy which will speed up the healing process. The most positive thing about this is that this medicine is very pleasant to the taste. To make such a life-giving elixir, you need to take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry raw materials and a glass of boiling water. This remedy is infused for about an hour. Strained infusion is taken one to two tablespoons, three times a day.

Thyme tincture can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently.

Thyme can be used for inhalation. Couples essential oils favorably affect the state of the respiratory system.

During pregnancy

Special attention should be given to the use of thyme by women during pregnancy. If a woman carrying a baby has an increased arterial pressure, then thyme should be excluded from the diet. Most bad moment is that thyme increases blood pressure and this effect persists long time. Therefore, even after stopping its use, you will not immediately feel a decrease in pressure. Atrial fibrillation, thyroid disease, kidney disease are also the reason why the use of thyme is categorically contraindicated.

The first three months of pregnancy are very important for the birth and formation of a new life. Any infection can adversely affect this process. Thyme, as a powerful remedy that strengthens the immune system, will have a positive effect on the mother's body during this period. But in the second trimester, you need to keep blood pressure under control. And in case of its increase, immediately stop using Bogorodsk grass.

In any case, before starting the use of thyme, a consultation with a gynecologist is necessary.

When losing weight

Bogorodskaya grass helps the body to quickly absorb food. In this regard, it is an ideal component in the reset process. excess weight. Moreover, being in good shape while dieting is difficult. And thyme will help maintain strength and energy for the whole day. An ideal elixir would be tea with thyme and berries.

In cosmetology

Thyme strengthens hair, nails:

• A few drops of thyme oil are added to the water that is used to rinse the hair. This makes them strong and shiny.
• To eliminate dandruff, after washing your hair with a regular shampoo, you should rinse your hair with a cooled decoction. A liter of boiling water is poured into the third part of a glass of dry thyme. An hour later, the decoction is ready for use.

Treats acne:

• The same water enriched with essential oil can be washed. The skin will get rid of acne and rashes.
• Wiping with ice cubes from a frozen decoction of Bogorodsk grass will help to tone the skin.

At home

• Bogorodskaya grass is used in fragrant sachet pads.
• Dried twigs are placed in a closet with woolen products so that moths do not start up in them.
• Grown as ornamental plant used in landscape design when creating alpine slides.

Oil

Thyme oil is obtained by steam distillation. The raw material is the aerial part of the plant with leaves and flowers. Thyme oil has a strong aroma with hints of spice and warmth. It is used in the treatment of many diseases: arthritis, diseases of the urinary system, colds, premenstrual syndrome, low blood pressure, depressive states, skin diseases, insect bites.

The perfume industry uses thyme oil as an aromatic additive to perfumery waters, in the production of soap, lotion, etc.

Vegetable oil infused with thyme, can be added to salads and other dishes

cultivation

Thyme loves unshaded places, so take him a place well lit by the sun.

Start preparing for planting in the fall. Dig well the area where you plan to plant Bogorodsk grass. Remove everything unnecessary: ​​the roots of other plants, weeds. The next step is to fertilize the soil. For this, ordinary manure and fertilizers with potassium and phosphorus are suitable.

With the onset of spring (mid-April), dig the site again and add 20 g of urea to the soil. Landing is made the next day after preparation. The seeds are scattered over the surface and sand is poured on top of them, the layer of which is 1 cm. Next, cover the planting with a film. Seedlings should appear in 2 weeks. The ideal temperature is 20°C. There should be a distance of about 40 cm between the rows. And then, if you want to plant thyme, then place the plants 30 cm apart.

Please note that thyme grows very slowly and for a long time. Therefore, if you want the plant to bloom faster, plant seedlings on your windowsill in early spring. Seeds are also sprinkled on top with sand. Young shoots need moisture, they can be sprayed with a spray bottle. planted in open ground thyme can be in 2.5 months. In one place, thyme can grow for 5 years.

Care for thyme is the same as for any other plant, i.e. weeding, watering, loosening the soil. It is impossible to pour thyme. Just make sure it doesn't get too dry. Thyme tolerates frost well, but before the onset of winter it can be covered with straw. You can feed thyme with urea and manure. Remember: fresh manure is contraindicated for thyme!

Thyme is propagated by seeds or vegetatively. If you decide to plant a large bush of thyme, then divide it carefully so as not to damage the roots. You can propagate thyme using a plant that is 1 year old. The shoot is cut into pieces, the size of which is approximately 5 cm. These petioles are stuck into the soil and covered glass jar, which provides such a "blank" Greenhouse effect. Make sure there is no a large number moisture. Otherwise, the petiole will simply rot. It takes 2 weeks for it to take root. An overgrown plant can be pruned. This will in no way negatively affect the "state of health" of the plant.

When harvesting greenery, carefully cut it without damaging the root system. Otherwise, your plant will die.

Varieties

• Elfin. This is a dwarf thyme. Its height is only 5 cm. The overgrown bush reaches 15 cm in diameter. The shoots are tightly intertwined and form a dense carpet.
• Alba. The flowers of this variety are white.
• Splendens. Inflorescences are very bright, carmine-red hue.
• Variety flowers Cossineus scarlet.
• Thyme Bogorodsky Semko. This variety can grow without transplants for 4 years. Its shoots are thin, spreading in different directions. They can give roots and form a new bush. Flowers are painted in pink color, sometimes with a lilac tint. The taste of the leaves is pungent and bitter.
• Translated from Greek, "thyme" means strength. The Greeks considered thyme the personification of strength, fertility. During the rituals of sacrifice to the gods, thyme was thrown into sacrificial fires. Baths with thyme were popular in those days. It was believed that they maintain cheerfulness.
• In Slavic culture, thyme was used in magical rituals and ceremonies to protect against evil spirits, in love spells.

Thyme, also known as thyme, is a perennial shrub with a pleasant aroma. The plant has healing properties and is used as a sedative, analgesic and prophylactic. Usually grows on the outskirts of pine forests. Thyme is common in Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan and Russia.

Description

The plant belongs to the Yasnotkovy family and the Thyme genus. It is a small, branched subshrub with fluffy stems of a grayish tint. The flowers of the plant can be pink and purple. They are small in size and produce essential oil. The fruits appear in the form of nuts.

Bogorodnaya grass, small mother, pine forest, greed, fly fly, thyme - all this is thyme.

The shrub blooms in summer or early autumn. This is the time of procurement of raw materials. IN agriculture the thyme is harvested using hay mowers and then dried in the open air. The plant is packaged in bags and placed in a warehouse where the dry collection is stored for up to two years.

Chemical composition

Although the plant has been famous for its healing properties for many centuries, it was not until the twentieth century, thanks to emerging technologies, that it was possible to figure out why exactly thyme is so good. The beneficial properties characteristic of thyme are due to its rich chemical composition.

The leaves and grass of the plant contain the following elements:

• Essential oil (0.5-1.3%), which contains thymol, relieves worms, has an antiseptic, antimicrobial, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect;
• Tannins have anti-inflammatory, astringent and bactericidal properties;
• Flavonoids - these include vitamin P. They play a significant role in the prevention of cancer, normalize work of cardio-vascular system and suppress allergic reactions;
• Cymol and terpineol are sources pleasant aroma thyme leaves;
• Carvacrol prevents the occurrence of atypical cells;
• Acids - malic, saponic, ursulic, caffeic and cinchona;
• Trace elements - magnesium, cobalt, lead, copper and others;
• Macroelements - potassium, calcium, iron and manganese;
• vitamins;
• Minerals;
• resins.

Beneficial features

Thyme has always stood out with a wonderful aroma and pleasant view, and most of all - the healing potential. More traditional healers the distant past recognized the amazing possibilities of this perennial shrub. A rich set of useful properties makes the leaves and grass of the plant popular ingredients to this day. useful infusions.

The essential oil in the plant is main reason pharmacological importance of thyme. Bacteria do not tolerate it because of thymol. This element has an antihelminthic, antiseptic and analgesic effect.

Among the useful medicinal properties thyme herbs and leaves include:

• Calming effect, thanks to which thyme decoctions help to effectively deal with chronic sleep deprivation and suppress the feeling constant anxiety and irritability;
• Analgesic effect - as an external agent of local action, thyme is used to make medicinal lotions, compresses and ointments. These remedies help eliminate joint pain and skin inflammation;
• The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect that thyme herb has during. The plant is considered an effective diaphoretic, so it is often recommended during colds and flu;
• Normalization of the gastrointestinal tract, and in particular - the neutralization of heaviness, bloating and elimination of constipation. Regular consumption of thyme contributes to the normalization of intestinal microflora and separation gastric juice;
• The expectorant action of the plant is useful in the treatment bronchopulmonary diseases;
• The diuretic effect of thyme herb helps to eliminate excess toxins from the body;
• Antihelminthic action — herbal decoctions and infusions of herbs and leaves of thyme are used to prevent helminthic invasion.

It is useful for women to use thyme for normalization hormonal background and suppression of pain during menstrual days. Men can use thyme herb to increase potency and improve spermatogenesis.

Application in traditional medicine

Traditional medicine based on thyme is used internally and externally. in number internal drugs includes decoctions, infusions, herbal teas and essential oils. Speaking of external methods of treatment, they mean ointments, compresses, lotions and special baths.

In addition to the typical uses for thyme, there are non-standard methods plant applications. Folk healers never cease to amaze and advise in case of a headache to sleep on a pillow, inside of which instead of fluff and feathers is thyme grass.

For cough and bronchitis

Thyme is used as an element complex treatment infectious diseases respiratory system eg bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, laryngitis and tracheitis. With inflammation of the throat, thyme grass and leaves become an ingredient in gargling solutions.

IN this case official medicine did not bypass the thyme side. Pharmacy syrups from cough with the addition of this plant are very tasty and fragrant, so children with a cold take them with great pleasure.

For cooking homemade cough syrup and sore throat you will need:

• One bunch of fresh thyme, or thyme;
• Five cloves of garlic;
• 300 grams natural honey;
• 450 ml boiled water.

Wash thoroughly, then dry and chop the thyme. Boil the plant for approximately 15-20 minutes. The water should boil away by half. Strain the decoction through a sieve. Add honey and chopped garlic, and then mix well the resulting mass. If the decoction is intended for a child, and he is picky, then garlic can be omitted - it will be tastier. Homemade syrup take one tablespoon twice a day. Keep refrigerated.

With hypertension

Oleic acid and vitamins in thyme help reduce blood pressure, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and normalize the work of the heart. The plant also relieves spasms.

To prepare infusion for the treatment of hypertension you will need the following ingredients:

• one tablespoon of dry thyme;
• half a teaspoon medicinal chamomile;
• one teaspoon of fireweed;
• one liter of water.

Mix all the components of the tincture thoroughly, pour a liter of boiled water, cover with a lid on top, wrap it with a warm blanket and leave to infuse for an hour. Take a quarter cup of decoction three times a day.

With prostatitis

thyme is effective tool to increase potency, get rid of prostatitis, eliminate inflammation and pain. The herb is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action and also facilitates urination.

For cooking decoction against prostatitis based on thyme you will need:

• one glass of boiled water;
• two tablespoons of dried thyme (thyme).

Pour dried thyme with boiled water, put on water bath, bring to a boil, then keep on fire for another ten minutes, and then leave the broth under the lid for two to three hours. Take two tablespoons of medicinal tincture twice a day before meals.

With alcoholism

Thyme causes disgust alcoholic beverages, in connection with which in folk medicine the plant is often used to treat alcohol addiction.

You can get rid of alcoholism with the help of decoction of thyme and bitter wormwood. To prepare a decoction, mix the ingredients in ratios of ¼ (wormwood / thyme). Pour a tablespoon of the mixture into a glass of water and boil for ten minutes. Decoction take one tablespoon three times a day. Therapy should last several months. As a result, people become indifferent to alcohol. The decoction also calms the heart, relieves tension in the lower and upper limbs.

With sciatica

Thyme is known for its relaxing and restorative properties. The plant is added to therapeutic baths during sciatica, gout and rheumatism, and also used to create medicinal tinctures to strengthen joints and eliminate muscle pain.

To prepare thyme tincture for the treatment of sciatica, pour five tablespoons of finely chopped grass with half a liter of high-quality vodka. Close the container tightly and leave to infuse in a dark room with room temperature for a week, then strain. Wipe tincture of sore joints before going to bed. The effect is noticeable within a few days after the start of application.

For the nervous system

Thyme herb has a calming effect and restores the shattered nervous system. IN preventive purposes use medicinal teas, infusions, as well as products based on essential oils.

For cooking remedy for insomnia mix a teaspoon of dried thyme herb and two tablespoons of alcohol. Close the container with the liquid tightly and place it in a dark place for a week, then strain. The remedy must be taken a few hours before bedtime, thirty drops. If a person has a strong emotional and nervous breakdown, the dose can be increased to fifty drops.

aromatherapy also perfectly normalizes psychological balance. Purchase or borrow an aroma lamp from your friends and pour a few drops of thyme, jasmine and lavender essential oil inside. Turn off the lights, lie down and relax. A few drops of essential oil can also be added to the bath.

For the cardiovascular system

Antioxidant flavonoids and potassium in thyme herb contribute to the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system. Potassium restores the correct heartbeat However, its excess leads to destabilization of the heart.

Before using thyme as a remedy, you should consult your doctor, as in case of atrial fibrillation, cardiosclerosis and atherosclerosis thyme herb is contraindicated.

If the heart is healthy Herb tea based on thyme will be an excellent prophylactic. Take dry fees such medicinal herbs like chamomile, thyme, fireweed and oregano. Mix them in proportions 1:3:2:2 and brew with two liters of boiling water. The infusion can be taken as an alternative to regular tea several times a day.

Application in cosmetology

Numerous acids, vitamins, natural antibiotics and tannins in thyme make the plant effective. cosmetic. Especially well it copes with problem skin and weak hair structure. Homemade lotions, masks and ointments eliminate sagging skin and remove swelling, while thyme decoctions in shampoos strengthen hair.

To prepare facial compress based on thyme, pour a tablespoon of dry grass with a glass of boiled water and let it brew under the lid for half an hour. Take a soft piece of cloth, soak it in the resulting decoction and wring it out. Lie down and apply a wet compress to your face. The cloth must be wetted every five minutes. The procedure lasts from twenty minutes to half an hour. Regular use of the compress removes swelling and oiliness of the skin, and also restores correct work metabolic processes within cells.

For cooking hair rinse use an infusion of thyme. The ingredients of the remedy are:

• 5 grams of thyme herb;
• 5 grams of hop cones;
• 5 grams of birch leaves;
• 5 grams of nettle;
• 1 liter of boiled water.

Mix all the herbal ingredients and pour the mixture with water. Put on fire for fifteen minutes, then cover with a lid for half an hour. After regular wash shampoo, use a prepared rinse aid. The procedure must be carried out at least twice a week. The infusion prevents dandruff, baldness, nourishes the hair roots and eliminates split ends.

Steam bath with thyme herb is effective procedure for cleansing and restoring problematic skin. The pores open, and the skin itself becomes softer and more tender.

For steam bath with the addition of thyme, the plant should be finely chopped. Calculate the amount of grass needed at the rate of one tablespoon per half liter of water. Boil the infusion for half an hour, then lift the lid and keep your head wrapped in a towel over the pan for 5-10 minutes. The time depends on the level of sensitivity of your skin. After taking a steam bath, you should not go outside for about three hours.

Application in cooking

In cooking, thyme is used in fresh and also as seasoning powder. The plant becomes an aromatic ingredient in meat and fish dishes. Thyme leaves are added to vegetable salads and used during pickling of cucumbers and tomatoes.

Types of thyme that are used in cooking:

• Ordinary;
• Caraway;
• Citric;
• Creeping.

Leaves common thyme are the part of the plant with the most pronounced pungent aroma. They give the dishes an exquisite taste, emphasizing unique properties other ingredients. In professional cooking, it is preferable to use fresh leaves plants, however home kitchen As a rule, dried thyme is used.

Can it be taken during pregnancy?

Pregnancy rarely goes without additional medicines, but sometimes the body of the expectant mother does not accept them. In some cases, due to side effects and drug intolerance thyme can be a good alternative. herbal teas in small portions good helpers in the fight against a mild cold, fatigue and headache. The main thing to remember is not to abuse it in any case. An overdose causes headache, nausea, vomiting and affects the development of the child.

As for the important contraindications to the use of thyme, the list for expectant mothers is as follows:

• High blood pressure;
• Problems with the work of the cardiovascular system;
• kidney disease;
• Diseases of the thyroid gland.

It is difficult to give an unequivocal answer to the question of the permissibility of using thyme during pregnancy. Opinions of medical specialists differ, but in some ways they agree - common cases there is no pregnancy. Whether or not to take thyme is the personal decision of each woman, which should be based on individual characteristics organism and the opinion of the attending physician.

Contraindications and harm

Despite the fact that thyme is pure and natural product, in some cases, its use is not recommended, since certain elements in the composition of the plant interact poorly with problematic human organs.

Below is a list of the most important contraindications when using thyme:

• peptic ulcer;
• Hypothyroidism;
• kidney disease;
• Heart failure;

In the presence of serious problems with the liver, the use of grass is also contraindicated.

At the first glance at the photo of Bogorodsk grass, many of us will say that they saw thyme here. The scientific name comes from the fact that the Slavs decorated the faces of the saints with this fragrant culture on the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin. Our ancestors believed that this treatment plant helps to take away negativity from home, relieve fear, heal various ailments.

Now raw materials from thyme are added to the composition various medicines, but the described culture has analogues, relatives in appearance, which do not have medicinal properties. In order not to confuse similar plants, consider the description of Bogorodsk grass.

The planting of thyme can be seen on the territory of Ukraine, in the western part of Russia, as well as in Siberia. This culture grows and develops on sandy loamy soils with low groundwater. It can be seen in forests and mountains, near roads. The flowering of Bogorodsk grass begins in the first month of summer, and the fruits begin to ripen in August.

Thyme is a low shrub up to 15 centimeters with branches devoid of leaves and stems with inflorescences. If you look closely, then under the foliage of this shrub you can see young green shoots. The leaves of the culture are small with white stripes along the edges near the base, the color of the inflorescences can be pink or purple.

The collection of raw materials from creeping thyme begins in June in the flowering phase. When harvesting, you need to carefully cut the stems of the plant so as not to damage the root. The collected raw materials are laid to dry thin layer under a canopy. Depending on the weather conditions this process can take three to five days.

Application

Bogorodskaya grass found wide application in official and unofficial medicine, as well as cooking. This plant differs from the rest in its intense aroma combined with a burning bitter aftertaste. Thyme is valuable essential oils, which include borneol, thymol, carvacrol. In addition, the composition of the described culture includes numerous micro and macro elements.

A decoction prepared from the raw materials of the described plant allows you to weaken the effect of alcohol and eliminate dependence on such drinks. This remedy is used to add to baths, lotions and compresses for sciatica and hypertension. The essential oils obtained from thyme are used to make extracts for the treatment of conjunctivitis and other diseases. In addition, this ointment is used for rubbing. A powder made from dry shoots of a plant heals wounds well, acts as a bactericidal agent. Bogorodsk herb tincture is used in folk medicine to stimulate potency, calm the nerves, and relieve stress.

Infusion for cough and asthma can be prepared even at home. A tablespoon of chopped herbs is poured into a glass and poured with boiling water. After two hours of infusion, the liquid is filtered. Use three times a day for 10 milliliters.

To obtain a solution from sciatica, half a glass of dried raw materials is brewed in a container with two liters of water. After an hour of infusion, the solution is filtered and added to the bath.

The second option for using Bogorodsk grass is cosmetology. Raw materials collected from the plant in question are added to various creams and lotions. Such products help to effectively deal with oily skin.

Contraindications

It is forbidden to use medicines on the basis of creeping thyme for women during pregnancy, as well as for people suffering from heart disease, kidney malfunction, and thyroid dysfunction. It is also not recommended to use such drugs when chronic constipation and various lung diseases.