Thyme - 50g

China

To store thyme, rinse the sprigs under cold running water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Gently wrap the thyme sprigs in a damp paper towel or kitchen towel, and place them in a plastic bag or container. Store the thyme in the fridge, ideally in the crisper drawer, and use it within 1-2 weeks. Another way to store fresh thyme is to put the sprigs in a jar or vase filled with water, as you would with fresh flowers. Keep the jar or vase in a cool, dark place and change the water every few days. You can also dry thyme for long-term storage. Tie a bunch of thyme sprigs together and hang them upside down in a warm, dry place with good air circulation. Once the thyme is completely dry, remove the leaves from the stems and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Thyme contains good amounts of vitamins A, C, and B-complex, as well as minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium. The plant’s essential oil notably contains thymol and carvacrol, which not only give the plant its aroma and flavor but also contribute to its antioxidant, antibacterial, antibiotic, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, respiratory, neurological, and possible antifungal benefits. Throughout its long history, Thyme flowers, leaves, and oil have been used as a natural remedy for various ailments, such as depression, epilepsy, headaches, and coughs. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, known today as “the father of Western medicine,” recommended Thyme for respiratory diseases. In the 19th century, Thyme oil was used by dentists as an antiseptic or to treat oral inflammation. Thyme has even been used in food preservation methods thanks to its antibacterial properties.

50g, loose in paper bag.