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I am continually amazed at the power in the foods and herbs that God put on this earth. Here is the amazing list of things that thyme is good for whether in the form of an essential oil, a tea, taken internally or applied topically. I read that it has even been used to eliminate nightmares for children.
- relieves aches
- elevates mood
- has a calming effect in stress-related conditions
- relieves joint pains
- aids in inflammations of the mouth
- cures throat infections
- useful in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis
- aids in treating whooping cough
- helps to treat inflammation of the upper respiratory tract
- possesses terpenoids which are recognized for their cancer preventive properties
- relieves chest and respiratory problems including coughs, bronchitis, and chest congestion
- expels parasites in the body
- useful for easing menstrual cramps and PMS
- aids in digestion
- helps dissolve and remove mucus from the intestinal tract
- prevents infection in small wounds
- acts as a digestive tonic and increases the appetite
- helps reduce symptoms of irritable bowel and colic
- helps in preventing chronic gastritis
- used for dental decay
- very effective against laryngitis
- excellent against plaque formation
- relieves sore throat
- heals mouth sores
- aids in tonsillitis
- helps with halitosis(bad breath)
- can be used as a poultice for insect bites, stings, mastitis and wounds
- cures hookworm, threadworm and roundworm
- can also destroy skin parasites like the scabies and lice
- effectively fights against bacterial, fungal and viral infections
- very effective against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Staphalococcus aureus and Shingella sonnei
- helps relax the smooth vessels of the gastrointestinal tract
- can be used as eyewash to cure sore eyes
- can be used as a hair rinse to prevent dandruff
- alleviates nervous disorders like nightmares, depression, nervous exhaustion, insomnia and melancholy
- eases epilepsy, convulsions and diarrhea
- protects and increases the quantity of healthy fats found in the cell membranes and other structures of the cell
- can be crushed and used to clean cuts and scrapes, offering an immediate antiseptic remedy
- can relieve hangovers
- used effectively for croup, whooping cough, and asthma
- prevents gingivitis
- helpful in some cases like Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, athlete's foot, hair loss, and nail infection
- helps with scleroderma, vaginal disease, skin diseases, muscle cramps
- mosquito repellent
- makes the scars and other ugly spots on your body vanish
- cures conjunctivitis, pink eye and sty
Warning
Medicinal doses of thyme and especially thyme oil are not recommended during pregnancy as thyme can act as a uterine stimulant.
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