Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

A very useful remedy as a tea or syrup for chest infections, even proving helpful in more serious problems such as bronchitis, whooping cough and pleurisy.

The volatile oils in thyme are both antiseptic and expectorant helping to clear infection and make mucous secretions thinner and therefore easier to cough up. The oils also help relieve muscle spasms; very useful for the tightness that often accompanies chest infections. Thyme is also an anti-fungal in conditions like ringworm and athlete’s foot.

Research suggests that thyme and it’s volatile oil have a significant tonic effect, supporting the normal functioning of the body and countering the effects of ageing.