Medicinal properties: Thyme’s main medicinal role is in treating coughs (including whooping cough) and clearing congestion. It makes an excellent gargle or mouthwash for sore throats and infected gums, improves digestion, relaxing smooth muscles. It reduces the prostaglandins responsible for many menstrual cramps. Thyme also helps destroy intestinal parasites (especially hookworms and roundworms). Used externally for infected wounds. Soothing sedative action on nerves. Expectorant, reduces spasms. Induces perspiration to break fever and aid in beginning of colds. Strengthens lungs. Good for headache. Used for uterine problems. Will help bring on delayed or suppressed menstruation. Eases difficult or painful menstruation. Good for stomach weakness and cramps, indigestion, gas, inflammation of colon, bowel problems, diarrhea. Gentle astringent for child diarrhea and bed wetting.
Magickal properties: cleansing, invoking courage, dream work, banishing, attraction, and healing.
