Thyme honey

Thyme honey is a wonderful honey and a special honey that is produced by bees from the nectar of thyme flowers. Honey is a gift of nature, not only nutritious and healthy food but also with its quasi-medicinal properties; it cures many of your problems. You can fix many of your issues with honey therapy. Bees provide a healing combination by harvesting nectar and pollen from forests, rangeland, and garden plants. We intend to offer natural honey to you dear ones without manipulation.

Thyme in Iranian culture

In the Gezi language, it is called "Thyme," "Oshnum," and in the Kurdish language of Kermanshah, "He Zoh." In other Kurdish regions, it is called "Ankh" or "Azove" or "He Zuh," and in Turkish " Kohlik Oto "and in Lori language, especially in Bakhtiari regions, this plant is called" Oshum "and (Izboe). In the language of Rudbar people of Gilan province, it is called "musk leopard," and it is the main flavor of food called Shami Rudbari. One of the species of this plant found in abundance in the mountainous areas of North Khorasan is called "Ankh" in the Kermanji language.

Different species of thyme grow in the mountains of Iran. In the books of traditional Persian medicine, it is mentioned as "Hasha," "Ocean," and "Saatar Al-Hamir." In Iran, different species are known by other local names. , And in the Turkic regions it is called "Kahlik Oti" or "Kakleh Oti", and in other regions it is called "Saatar", "Zaatar", "Ocean", "Ashmeh Koohi", "Si Sanbar" and "Susanbar".

 Appearance

Thyme plant has a shrub structure, straight woody or herbaceous stems, and branches that reach a height of 10 to 30 cm and in some species up to 40 cm. This fragrant plant's leaves are almost evergreen, almost without petioles or very short petioles. Thyme leaves are oval and very small. The taste of the leaves is sharp. The flowers of this plant are usually light purple or white in the form of tubular, double-edged, resinous, and very small.

Thyme honey

 Thyme honey is produced from many species of thyme (Thymus spp.). Of the approximately 350 different species, the most notable species for honey production are wild thyme (T. capitatus), garden thyme (T. vularis), and mother thyme (T. serpyllum).

Thyme is a member of the nectar-producing mint family, Lamiaceae, another source of flavorful honey such as mint, sage, oregano, and lavender. Wild thyme is found in arid and rocky areas of the Mediterranean but is also cultivated for its essential oil (Iran, Spain, France, Switzerland).

It is still produced in both countries, historically known as Hymettus honey from Attica near Mount Hymettus in Greece and Hyblaean honey from Sicily's Iblei (Hyblaean) Mountains. Sardinia and Corsica produce a unique version of honey from thyme cumin. Thyme is found in many countries around the Mediterranean (southern Europe, Malta, Croatia, North Africa, the Middle East, and Iran).

Application of thyme plant

Thyme is used in various food, pharmaceutical, health, and cosmetic industries. This plant is available in dried leaves, oils or essential oils, and sweat. Dried thyme leaves are used in addition to tea as a flavoring for meat, salads, dairy products, and stew spices. Thyme oil has antispasmodic, windbreak, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-worm, anti-rheumatic, and laxative properties. Thyme essential oil is one of the ten famous crucial oils with antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. Thyme sweat is used to treat heartburn, diarrhea, colds, and poisoning.

 Thyme nature

Thyme is hot and dry in traditional medicine, and its excessive consumption is not recommended for people with biliary nature (hot and dry temperament).

Therapeutic properties of the thyme plant

Thyme is rich in beneficial vitamins, such as A and C, and essential elements such as potassium, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and selenium. In addition, thyme contains powerful antioxidants such as lutein, zyxin, and thymosin. Among the compounds of this medicinal plant, there are two valuable substances called "thymol" and "carvacrol," which have high antibacterial and antifungal properties.

 Beneficial for high blood pressure

In general, consuming foods containing magnesium, potassium, and calcium effectively improves high blood pressure. Researchers at the University of Belgrade in Serbia have found that an extract from the wild thyme plant called Thymus linearis Benth lowers blood pressure in experiments on mice. Mice react in the same way as humans to high blood pressure and the effects of thyme. Thyme also regulates blood cholesterol levels. It is better to use thyme powder on food instead of salt.

Treatment of cough and sore throat with thyme

Thyme has been proven to treat coughs, sore throats, bronchitis, laryngitis, shortness of breath, and colds. This expectorant can clear the airways and throat of infections caused by colds and flu. The use of decoction or decoction of dried thyme leaves twice a day during illness effectively relieves cough and sore throat. Various medicinal products have been made from this plant, which the Drug Supervision Organization has also approved of the Ministry of Health. Among the syrups of Tusian, Thymian, Timax, Broncobarij, and Bronchotide are phenols and flavonoids in thyme extract.

Treatment of bloating and heartburn

Thyme eliminates pain, inflammation, and bloating. This plant improves the digestion process. Regular consumption of thyme effectively reduces the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Some people use thyme powder with mint or mint on yogurt. This method is very effective in treating bloating.

 Eliminate eczema with thyme oil

 Thyme is one of Iran's most essential and well-known medicinal plants with antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-flatulence properties.

Skin problems and eczema are shared all over the world today. A research team at the University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

here are five things that may convince you that thyme honey is good for you:

Rich in beneficial substances

Firstly, it’s very rich in plant compounds, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, which explains why this product is much in demand. A study has proven that thyme honey is solid for the numerous harmful bacteria and other bugs in our bodies!

Antiseptic properties

Have you ever heard of Thymol? It appears to be the primary antiseptic substance in thyme, which is thought to forego modern antibiotics. That’s why most folk recipes use thyme honey to prevent and cure flu, respiratory infections, cough, mouth and gum issues, acne, and other skin problems, including Candida.

Thyme vs. cancer

A Greek research states that thyme itself reduces the vitality of hormone-dependent cancer cells within the uterus and prostate. The authors also suggest that a diet enriched with thyme honey may significantly decrease the risk of breast, prostate, and endometrial cancer.

Benefits the Thymus gland

Prof. Paul Lee from the University of California has done a series of studies on the excellent bee product, and it turns out that it also helps the Thymus gland, which plays a vital role in our immune function.

Appropriate for skin treatment

Thanks to the biologically active compounds in honey and thyme, their combination creates a great disinfectant! Not only may it be used

internally, but it’s also suitable for external use (for example, for compresses and bandages!).

How do you use honey and thyme?

Cover thyme with honey and fill jar to the top. Stir the herbs a bit to coat the herbs in honey and to remove as many air bubbles as possible. Place lid on jar. Place your jar in a warm spot, preferably by a sunny window to allow the honey to infuse with the thyme.

Where does thyme honey come from?

Thyme honey is produced from the many hundreds of species of Thyme. One of the most notable honey producing species is Wild Thyme. This particular species is found in the wild and rocky soils of Southern Europe. In Greece, thyme honey has been around since ancient times.

What is the main benefit of honey?

The phytonutrients in honey are responsible for its antioxidant properties, as well as its antibacterial and antifungal power. They're also thought to be the reason raw honey has shown immune-boosting and anticancer benefits. Heavy processing in regular honey can destroy these valuable nutrients.

What are the side effects of thyme?

It might cause allergic reactions, dizziness, and stomach upset in some people. There isn't enough reliable information to know if thyme oil is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be. When applied to the skin: Thyme oil is possibly safe when used short-term.

Is thyme honey healthy?

Firstly, it's very rich in plant compounds, antioxidants and phytonutrients, which explains why this product is much in demand. A study has proven that thyme honey is extremely strong when it comes to the numerous bad bacteria and other bugs in our bodies!

What diseases does honey cure?

Traditionally, honey is used in the treatment of eye diseases, bronchial asthma, throat infections, tuberculosis, thirst, hiccups, fatigue, dizziness, hepatitis, constipation, worm infestation, piles, eczema, healing of ulcers, and wounds and used as a nutritious supplement.

Should you eat honey everyday?

Honey is a natural sweetener. But this does not mean that we can consume it without limits. The recommendation for a healthy person, without weight problems, and who does not base his diet on an excessive consumption of sugars would be to take a maximum of one small spoon of honey a day.