So many puns. So little thyme. Grow for flavouring soups, stews, stuffing and beef dishes. Simple to grow in dry sunny spots; it will reward you by providing a weed suppressing ground cover and attractive delicate flowers. Thyme after thyme.

Nutritional Benefits:
A source of antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, fiber, B1, iron, copper, calcium and manganese.

Potential health benefits:

• Thyme contains thymol, an important essential oil that has anti-fungal and antiseptic properties making it beneficial for treating cold and flu, sore throats and coughs. It also helps topically to fight acne causing bacterial.
• Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps in controlling heart rate and blood pressure
• The essential oil Carvacrol has positive mood boosting effects by increasing neurotransmitter serotonin and dopamine levels
• Antioxidants found in thyme, including lutein, zeaxanthin, and thymonin contribute to neutralizing and eliminating free radicals throughout the body

Kathryn Batty
Holistic Nutritionist BHSc (Nut Med)
Mindful & Co Cronulla