THE HEALING POWER OF THYME SPICE

AUGUST,31 2014.

BY ESTHER UMARU

''THYME'' A BEAUTIFUL SPICE

ANTI-BACTERIAL COMPONENT

The volatile oil components of thyme have also been shown to have antimicrobial activity against a host of different bacteria and fungi. Staphalococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis,Escherichia coli and Shigella sonnei are a few of the species against which thyme has been shown to have antibacterial activity.

Thyme has been used since ancient times for its culinary, aromatic and medicinal properties.

Thyme oil has been used for its antiseptic properties, both as mouthwash and a topical application.

Thyme is native to areas such as Asia, southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Thyme essential oil is the most effective to almost completely eliminate bacteria within 60 minutes.

It's been discovered that thyme essential oil was found to be a particularly effective antibacterial agent against staphylococcus bacteria.

Researchers have concluded that essential oils can be a cheap and effective treatment option for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as the type found in hospital settings.

                                           THYME SPICE USED IN WEIGHT REDUCTION

When this spice is boiled with  tea and mixed with lemon have the tendency to burn and reduce body fat.

It has the potency and the capacity to slim down individuals who want to loose certain pounds. 

                              THYME AS A GOOD ANTI-OXIDANT

Thyme also contains a variety of flavonoids, including apigenin, naringenin, luteolin, and thymonin. 

These flavonoids increase thyme's antioxidant capacity, and combined with its status as a good source of  ANTIOXIDANTS

Thyme a high standing on the list of anti-oxidant foods.It has a long history of use in natural medicine in connection with chest and respiratory problems including coughs, bronchitis, and chest congestion.

The range of other health-supportive nutrients found in thyme is also impressive. This food emerged from our food ranking system as an excellent source of vitamin C, a very good source of vitamin A, and a good source of iron, manganese, copper, and dietary fiber.

A cup of thyme tea has a lot more to offer than its pleasant taste; thymol, one of the volatile oils in thyme, is a potent antioxidant. According to The World's Healthiest Foods,

 Thymol may help to increase omega-3 fatty acids,  researchers found that thyme oil helped to protect against age-related changes in the brain cells of rats. Studies are ongoing to determine whether thyme can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. In addition to thymol, thyme tea contains the antioxidant.

PACK WITH A LOT OF NUTRIENT AND ANTI-FUNGI PROPERTIES

The range of other health-supportive nutrients found in thyme is also impressive.

This food emerged from an excellent source of iron and manganese, a very good source of 

calcium and a food source of dietary fiber.