Thyme Leaf: 8 Oz - Alive Herbals

What is a thyme leaf? Thyme grows naturally in the western Mediterranean and southern Italy. Wild thyme grows naturally in southern Europe. It is now grown everywhere, but it does best in light, chalky soils.

The plant is a mint-family perennial shrub that grows to be about 16 inches tall and has woody stems, small leaves, and pink flowers.

Wild thyme is an evergreen herb that grows in tufts and only gets three inches tall. It has square stems, small oval leaves that smell good, and bright mauve flowers on spikes. The wild thyme has been brought up in a garden. There are a lot of related species, and each one has a different amount of volatile oil. Before and during flowering, the plant's upper parts are picked.

Thyme Leaf Benefits:

• Reduce blood pressure
• Soothe a Cough
• Reduces inflammation
• Promotes bone health