Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Whole, Certified Organic

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Whole, Certified Organic Common names: Common Thyme, Serpyllum, Tomillo, Abara, Ayak, Cotor, Frigola, Hasha, Hung Tay, Co Xa Huong, Bagichi, Athonda, Turkantin, Urtsi, Pebrella, Bai Li Xiang, Kuttlekraut, Qoranit, Ajavayan, Zabur Family: LamiaceaeThyme, native to Mediterranean regions of southern Europe and northern Africa, is a small evergreen perennial shrub, growing 6 to 12 inches tall. It prefers warm, sunny locations and well-drained soil.A popular culinary spice, Thyme’s flavor has been described as “slightly spicier than Oregano and sweeter than Sage.” Its medicinal use goes back at least 5,000 years, to the Sumerians; it was used by the ancient Egyptians in embalming, and by the ancient Greeks as an incense and bath herb. Its essential oil contains as much as 50% thymol, a well-known antiseptic terpenoid used in many products such as mouthwash, along with other aromatic compounds. The herb also contains active flavonoids, tannins, and resins.Herbalists