Thyme is one of the herbs rich in health benefits for humans, especially during the winter, it is used in cooking and medicine and its benefits are many and varied.

According to the Medical News Today website, thyme is considered a medicinal plant, especially for those who hate taking the drug and do not accept its smell or can not swallow the tablets of the drug, and also protects the respiratory system from diseases that are most common in the winter, such as pneumonia, pneumonia, cough and breathing crises.

Thyme has 6 different species and is evergreen throughout the mild winter period.

Reduce your risk of heart disease:

Studies have found that thyme extract reduces tachycardia in mice with high blood pressure and has also contributed to lowering their cholesterol levels.

Enhance body immunity:

Thyme is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A, so taking it may contribute to recovery from the common cold.

Possessing antibacterial properties:

Studies of various aromatic plant oils - including thyme - have found that thyme oil may be a natural preservative of food products against food-borne bacteria associated with many diseases.

Another study indicated that this type of oil was effective in combating some strains of bacteria, such as staphylococcus, pseudomonas, and E. coli.

Reduce the risk of some cancers:

One type of thyme reduces the risk of colon cancer, and another study in Turkey shows that wild thyme can cause the death of breast cancer cells.

Contribute to the treatment of acne:

Thyme has been shown to be effective in treating acne, having an antibacterial effect, and stronger than benzoyl peroxide which is an active ingredient in skin lotion and creams used to treat acne.

But the use of this substance may cause heartburn and skin irritation, so thyme may contribute to the treatment of acne with fewer side effects.

Mood adjustment:

Regular use of thyme oil or thyme may have a good mood effect, as it contains carvacrol. One study indicated that this substance has an effect on neuronal activity, which contributes to a sense of relief.