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***Qian Li Xiang ( Thyme)/Chinese Traditional Herb***
 
 
 
 
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an herb that belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). The plant is a relative of the oregano genus Origanum.
Is thyme a vegetable? It’s considered an herb rather a vegetable, since herbs are something that mostly flavor food (and supply nutrients too) where as vegetables are plants that can be eaten as a main ingredient. In other words, herbs tend to be consumed in smaller quantities than vegetables.
Thyme plants are currently cultivated throughout the world, and the fresh leaves are commonly dried and used as culinary seasoning. This herb comes in dozens of varieties, but French thyme is considered the most common.
What is thyme good for? According to a 2018 report, thyme “exhibits antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticarcinogenesis, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic activities.”
In general, it’s excellent at supporting the immune and respiratory systems, as well as the digestive, nervous and other body systems. For example, thyme uses include helping to kill a variety of germs and preventing infections, as well as scavenging free radicals that contribute to the aging process.
Nutrition Facts
The principal component of thymus vulgaris extract and essential oil is thymol, which gives it its antiseptic properties. For this reason, thyme oil is commonly used in mouthwashes and toothpastes. Thymol also kills fungi and is commercially added to hand sanitizers and antifungal creams.
Additionally, thyme contains another bacteria fighter known as carvacrol and also has a variety of flavonoids — including apigenin, naringenin, luteolin and thymonin. These flavonoids increase the herb’s antioxidant capacity and other health-promoting effects.
One tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves contains about:
3 calories
1 grams carbohydrates
less than 1 gram protein, fiber or fat
3.6 milligrams vitamin C (6 percent DV)
105 IU vitamin A (3 percent DV)
0.3 milligrams iron (3 percent DV)
0.3 milligram manganese (3 percent DV)
 
More Information:
https://draxe.com/nutrition/thyme/