Thyme, native to southern Europe, is now distributed in Gansu, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Shanxi, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, and other regions in China. It is a herb of the Lamiaceae family. Thyme has the effects of dispelling wind, stopping cough, invigorating the spleen, promoting digestion, and clearing heat. It is commonly used to treat colds, headaches, coughs, whooping cough, abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, toothache, general body pain, painful urination, athlete's foot, eczema, abscesses, pain and swelling, postpartum hemorrhage, and heat stroke prevention.
Dispelling Wind and Stopping Cough
Thyme has the effect of dispelling wind and stopping cough. The "Xinjiang Herbal Manual" describes thyme as "dispelling wind, stopping cough, and transforming phlegm." It is commonly used to treat colds, headaches, and whooping cough.
Invigorating the Spleen and Promoting Digestion
Thyme has a neutral nature and belongs to the lung and liver meridians. It has the effect of invigorating the spleen and promoting digestion. It has a certain therapeutic effect on bloating and indigestion.
Clearing Heat
Thyme also has the effect of clearing heat. The "Gansu Herbal Manual" records that thyme "clears heat, relieves restlessness, and harmonizes the stomach. It is used to treat symptoms of heat stroke, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite."
Pain Relief
Thyme has the ability to relieve pain. It has a certain therapeutic effect on abdominal pain, toothache, general body pain, painful urination, and painful abscesses.
