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Product Introduction:
ThymeThyme is a plant from the mint family, used as a whole herb. It is harvested in summer when the branches and leaves are lush, washed, cut into sections, and either used fresh or dried. It is used to treat colds, coughs, headaches, toothaches, and indigestion.
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Main Chemical Components of Thyme
Compared to ordinary vegetables, thyme has higher levels of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin C, selenium, iron, calcium, and zinc. It contains large amounts of volatile components like monoterpenes, providing high nutritional value. Thyme honey has a high amino acid content and is beneficial to health. Thyme contains 0.8-1.33% essential oil, mainly thymol, carvacrol, linalool, p-cymene, borneol, and also flavonoids like baicalin, luteolin-7-glucoside, and apiin.
Difference Between Thyme and Rosemary
- Rosemary and thyme belong to different plant categories. Rosemary is a wild shrub, while thyme is a herbaceous plant.
- Rosemary is taller, growing up to two meters, whereas thyme is shorter, typically under 40 cm.
- Thyme is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, while rosemary primarily grows along the Mediterranean coast.
- Thyme is used for treating coughs and digestive issues, whereas rosemary is known for its calming and mood-regulating properties.
Effects and Benefits
Thyme has medicinal value and has been used since the Yuan Dynasty in China for cooking meat. Originating from Southern Europe, thyme is widely cultivated as a culinary herb and is commonly used in European cooking. In China, it's known as field pepper, mountain pepper, etc.
Main Values
- According to "Compendium of Materia Medica," thyme has effects like dispelling wind, relieving pain, and treating common ailments such as colds, toothaches, indigestion, and hypertension.
- Thyme is ideal for seasoning sauces, soups, and stews, providing unique aroma and rich flavor.
- Thyme can be used for landscaping, covering rocks, or as an edging plant in gardens.
- It helps relieve stress, purify the air, and has economic value through essential oil extraction.
- For cooking, thyme enhances the flavor of dishes, sauces, soups, and stews.
Applications
Spice. Commonly used as a seasoning for meat dishes.
Usage and Dosage (FEMA Guidelines)
Appropriate amount
Original Plant
Thyme is a small shrub in the mint family, with low, thin stems covered with fine hairs, deep green, and cylindrical. The leaves are large, opposite, light green, and smooth. Flowers are small, purple, with deep purple corollas. Seeds are small, black-brown, and hard. Flowering is from June to July; fruiting is from July to August.
Growth Environment
Grows in stony hills, slopes, valleys, ditches, roadsides, and among weeds. Thyme is cold-resistant, drought-tolerant, and grows well in well-drained, calcareous soil. Prefers warm, sunny, and dry conditions. Elevation: 1100-3600 meters.
Distribution
Native to the Mediterranean region, distributed in China in Gansu, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, etc.
Harvesting and Processing
Harvested in July-August, cleaned, and used fresh or dried.
