Thymus vulgaris / Thyme Herb Cut

Description

Thymus vulgaris (common names include common thyme, German thyme, garden thyme or just thyme) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae.

Growing to 15–30 cm tall by 40 cm wide, it is a bushy, woody-based evergreen sub-shrub with small, highly aromatic, grey-green leaves and clusters of purple or pink flowers in early summer.

It is native to southern Europe from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy.

It has both culinary and medicinal uses, and the history of thyme as being in use as both a seasoning and a medicinal herb for goes back more than 3000 years.

Packaging

This product is packaged in protective foil bags. These keep the contents fresh and protected from moisture and light. Look out for the QR code on the label - you can scan this with your smartphone to download the Certificate of Analysis document for this product.

Cut Herbs

Cut herbs are herbs which have been harvested and then cut into smaller pieces, suitable for further processing. Cut herbs like Thymus vulgaris / Thyme Herb Cut can be used to produce tinctures or fluid extracts. They can also be used in herbal teas and infusions.