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THYME (Wild) THYMUS
SERPYLLUM An infusion of the leaves removes headache. A low-growing perennial with small oval leaves. The flowers are produced in small loose spikes of a reddish-purple colour. Where to find it. Sandy heaths, dry grassland and rocky ground. Flowering time. Mid to late summer. Astrology: It is under Venus. Medicinal virtues: The whole plant is fragrant and yields an essential oil that is very heating. The infusion is excellent for nervous disorders. Drank as a tea it is a pleasant and effectual remedy for headache, giddiness and similar disorders. Good for headache due to inebriation. It is a certain remedy for that troublesome complaint, the nightmare. Modern uses. The properties of Wild Thyme are similar to Garden Thyme, but not so effective. The herb is anti-spasmodic, carminative and tonic. It is a good remedy for flatulence. The infusion of 1 oz (28 g) of dried herb to 1 pt (568 ml) of boiling water is given in tablespoonful doses for whooping cough, sore throat and catarrh. It is best sweetened with honey or flavoured with liquorice. It may be combined with Linseed tea when a more demuleent remedy is required. Children should be given smaller, more frequent doses. |