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Thyme
is “zaatar” in Arabic. Thyme is most popularly used as one of the main
ingredients in the spice mix named after it - Zaatar. This mixed zaatar is
actually a mix of sumac berries and zataar, however, plain zaatar is also
readily available in the Middle East and has many uses that you may not
have thought about. Thyme
is a vermifuge and daily consumption of it helps keep worms and other
parasites from dwelling in your body. You can eat or drink the tea for
this purpose. Eating “mixed
zaatar” on a daily basis may not be a bad idea! Especially if you live
in a place where you are unsure of water quality or cleanliness. Eating Zaatar on bread helps you digest the heaviness of the bread and prevents many digestive and allergic reactions related to bread. A
Hadith related by Ibn al-Juzi states that “They fumigated their houses
with thyme and frankincense.“ this is because thyme is a fantastic
anti-fungal, anti-botic, anti-septic, and
anti-microbial agent.
It also repels insects. So if you have any illness in the house or any
problem spots in your house or yard - think of thyme. A cleverly placed
thyme bush is a good addition to any garden. Drinking
the green leafy tea also has many health benefits. A few cups a day will
ease menstrual cramps as well as relieve the tenseness and moodiness that
often accompanies PMS (or the “MS” itself). Thyme tea is also helpful
for stomach problems as well as coughs and fever. Thyme
tea is a wonderfully pleasant tea for children’s coughs as they delight
in the flavor. It is also said to alleviate whooping cough and nightmares.
It helps in the elimination of phlegm, relieves any pain that may
accompany the illness and calms a child’s nerves. You
can also use it for a mild sore throat (for a severe sore throat spray a
couple drops of the essential oil mixed
with water or herbal tea directly on your throat) and post nasal drip. |