thyme

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=Thyme - //Thymus Vulgaris//=

Other Uses:
Thyme tea can cure bronchitis, depression, and cough, while the thymol inside it is the ingredient in mouthwash, hand sanitizer, and medicated bandages.

Did you know that...

 * In Europe, some people believed that thyme attracted fairies
 * A 17th century thyme recipe enabled people to "see" magical creatures
 * Thyme was placed in coffins to secure passage to the next world
 * In the Middle Ages, it was placed under pillow to prevent nightmares
 * Scottish highlanders and knights of the Middle Ages thought that thyme brought strength and courage