Thyme, either dried or fresh, contains a large amount of antimicrobial compounds that fight against colds and the flu. Thyme also has expectorant properties that can help calm a cough. Next time you’re feeling under the weather, try making some thyme tea.
THYME TEA
Combine:
- 1 cup of boiling water
- 2 teaspoons of dried thyme OR 3 teaspoons of fresh thyme.
You can drink 1-3 cups daily for cold, flu, or cough symptoms.
You can also gargle with the tea (once it has cooled down a bit) to help soothe a sore throat. I know it might not be so tasty, but it helps!
Krystal/Village
/ September 23, 2010this is great!!!! i’m just going to start emailing you with personalized questions for different problems, haha :)
Diana
/ September 23, 2010I think I would need a cup right now…That is a great advice! Thanks,sweetie
Alleen
/ September 23, 2010Good to know, especially this time of the year. BTW, the warm water, lemon and honey helped Paris the other day. Thanks!!!
Dylan
/ September 23, 2010This really works!!!
NIKKI
/ September 23, 2010Yum I love all your tips for beating colds!!!
xx
Valerie
/ September 23, 2010I love this, Annie! I totally think drinking herbal tea helps when I feel like I’m getting sick. I’m definitely going to try this though next time. Thanks!
xo
Valerie
Jude
/ September 23, 2010I love this advice! And thyme too (haha, I was just writing another post with a recipe that uses it :)) – it makes everything taste just that much better! Thank you for this :)
Victoria (Mommy Is Green)
/ September 23, 2010Ooh, sounds good! Natural remedies for colds are the best.
Padgett
/ September 23, 2010ahh, I am totally storing this little tid bit of info for when the cold season rears its ugly head! thank you!
Carrie
/ September 23, 2010Annie – this is great. I’m a big believer in tea of all kinds, but have never tried anything like this. Perfection – this is going straight to a bookmark (of which I should pretty much just bookmark your entire page!!)
xoxo,
Carrie
All Natural Annie
/ September 23, 2010haha Thanks Carrie! :) I know you love your teas too.. I warn you though – this one does not taste so great, BUT it really helps!
Absolutely Ladylike
/ September 23, 2010Thanks for the tip! It will be definitely useful for the cold months :-)
Cheers: Evi
Victoria Lewy
/ September 24, 2010Thyme is my number one treatment for a sore throat :)
Shawna
/ September 25, 2010I didn’t know thyme helped when sick! I have lots growing in my yard too! I will definitely be doing this next time I need it!
Have an amazing weekend!
PriscilaPetersDecor
/ September 25, 2010Annie, I had no idea about this. It’s amazing all the info you always post here. Thank you,