Thymus serphyllum / Wild Thyme Herb Cut

Description

Thymus serpyllum, known by the common names of Breckland thyme, Breckland wild thyme, wild thyme, creeping thyme, or elfin thyme, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to most of Europe and North Africa.

It is a low, usually prostrate sub-shrub growing to 2 cm (1 in) tall with creeping stems up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The oval evergreen leaves are 3–8 mm long. The strongly scented flowers are either lilac, pink-purple, magenta, or a rare white.

The hardy plant tolerates some pedestrian traffic and produces odours ranging from heavily herbal to lightly lemon, depending on the variety. It can be found growing on sandy-soiled heaths, rocky outcrops, hills, banks, roadsides and riverside sand banks.

Medicinal Action and Uses

Antiseptic – Wild thyme is known for its antiseptic properties. It can be used externally to treat to minor injuries, mastitis, mouth, and throat and gum infections.

Carminative – The herb can be used for flatulent indigestion, digestive complaints and colic.

Expectorant – It is used internally to aid breathing problems including cough, bronchitis, catarrh, laryngitis and swollen airways.

Packaging

Product is supplied in Resealable Foil Bags.