Thyme - Medicinal herb
Thyme is a Mediterranean herb with dietary and medicinal uses. The flowers, leaves, and oil of thyme have been used to treat a range of symptoms and complaints. These include coughs, bronchitis, upper respiratory inflammation, sore throat, colds, upset stomach, diarrhoea, arthritis, infections, mouth ulcers, blood pressure issues, mood boosting …
Use Thyme as a herbal tea, Tincture (Please ask me, I can provide), essential oil, or in cooking:
Tea: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 tsp of the dried herb and infuse for l0 minutes. Drink up to 3 timers per day. Tincture: I can supply if no contra-indications. Please ask me. Thyme essential oil: can be used in the bath, or vaporized in an oil burner. It can be added to a massage oil or cream.
Please ask me if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a health condition or are on any medication, if Thyme is not contra-indicated for your situation or condition!
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
-
82.1% Yes
-
15.2% No
-
2.7% Other - I'll share below
Cupboards of calm
Transform the inside of your humble storage spaces with Resene paint and you’ll be happy to delve into them in future.
Get our quick tips to transform your storage spaces.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Loading…
