Thyme is a well-known plant, commonly used in cooking as an aromatic herb, but thanks to its beneficial properties, it can also be used to prepare infusions to treat health problems.
This herb is used to treat respiratory ailments and acts as an antiseptic, expectorant, and mucolytic. It is recommended for treating coughs, colds, flu, and catarrh. Drinking this infusion will help improve these symptoms.
It provides a large amount of flavonoids and antioxidants that keep cells in good condition and prevent premature aging.
Thyme is a plant with disinfectant, antiseptic, and healing properties, making it very useful for treating wounds. You can use this thyme infusion and apply it directly to the wound with gauze. It will serve as a natural disinfectant.
This herb has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties; taking it can be very helpful in calming menstrual cramps, headaches, and stomach aches.
Because thyme has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it acts on rheumatic processes such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis, which is why it is widely used by pharmaceutical companies to create medications.
For this tea, we’ll use star anise. The anise will enhance the tea’s flavor and also offers benefits such as reducing abdominal bloating, relieving cramps, and regulating menstrual cycles. Anise is also beneficial for people with insomnia. It contains sedative properties, so it’s recommended to drink it at night if you have trouble sleeping.
Prepare by putting a liter of water in a pot
Place several sprigs of thyme.
And 3 star anise.
Let this infusion boil for 6 minutes.
Let it rest and it can be served with two teaspoons of honey if you prefer.
You can drink up to three cups of thyme infusion a day. Ideally, drink it after meals to help speed up digestion and prevent gas.
