“This is referred to as Thyme borneal.-carvacrol. This thyme can be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes and should be used only when well diluted. Thyme is a powerful germicide that is also effective in stimulating the immune system generally. It is a wonderful addition to oral preparations such as a mouthwash or gargle. It also has been used to treat infections and parasites of the digestive system as well as urinary tract infections. As an inhalant it is used to treat bronchitis and other infections of the respiratory system. It can be used for chronic infections as well as auto-immune disorders. The scent of Thyme eases depression, improves memory and concentration and can help the insomniac.
‘ I know a bank where the wild thyme blows Quite o’er canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk roses and with eglantine.’ Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”