![]() Thyme is also known to work well for congestion and chest colds because of its expectorant properties. Even the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians burned the herb in places of importance such as temples because the oils in the smoke had antimicrobial or purifying qualities. Thyme ( Thymus vulgaris) is more than just a seasoning for turkey and has an exceptionally long history of use. He reminded me of the potential benefits of thyme for my cold instead of the typical go-to herbs like elderberry, ginger, and sage. Just the thought of seeing something in the garden still alive as we near Thanksgiving got my husband thinking. The gardens now serve as a monument to what was an amazing harvest year of fruits and vegetables.Īs my husband walked through the raised beds to survey the ghosts of our efforts, there hidden underneath a tangled mess of dead vegetable stalks and leaves sat a tiny clump of still-green garden thyme begging for attention. Here in Ohio we have had quite a few frosts. As things would have it, that is when the sought-after plant usually appears, as if it has presented itself to fulfill my needs. There have been occasions where I’ve studied or needed a plant and have commented on nature hikes that it’s odd that we haven’t seen (fill in the blank). ![]() I’ve found this to be very true over the years. There is an adage in herbal circles that if you really need a plant, it will present itself. ![]() Ironically, I also taught a workshop at the farm this week on natural solutions for colds and flu, so it’s no coincidence that I’ve succumbed to the seasonal yuck during one of our busiest times of the year. So when cold and flu season hits, we find ourselves on the front lines each Saturday trying to fend off germs and sickness as we sell products that encourage better health. Here on the farm we vend at a local market that runs year-round.
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