- Thyme (Thymus) is a
genus of about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbaceous plants and
sub-shrubs to 40 cm tall, in the family Lamiaceae and native to Europe,
North Africa and Asia. The stems tend to be narrow or even wiry; the
leaves are evergreen in most species, arranged in opposite pairs, oval,
entire, and small, 4-20 mm long.
- Thyme is an aromatic,
small shrub-like perennial growing 30 to 45 cm in height. It has gnarled
thin, square stems, woody at the base and small, about 0.5 cm in length,
grayish green, elliptical and very narrow leaves. The flowers are small,
lilac or white and fragrant.
- Thyme is a widely used
herb. The leaves, usually blended with other herbs, may be used in
meats, poultry stuffings, gravies, soups, egg dishes, cheese etc. Thyme
oils are used in some processed meats and some sauce and prepared foods
applications. Leaves make a tonic and stimulating tea, used to treat
digestive complaints and respiratory disorders. Antiseptic and vermifuge
essential oil (thymol) is added to disinfectants, toothpaste, perfumes,
toiletries and liqueurs.
- Thymus herba-barona is
a species of thyme native to Corsica, Sardinia and Mallorca, also known
by its common name Caraway Thyme. This thyme has a strong scent similar
to Caraway, for which it can be used as a substitute in any recipe. It
can be used in cuisine or as an evergreen groundcover for
gardens.
- The essential oil is
used to treat fatigue, depression, headache, respiratory problems and
muscular pain. It is used in cough medicine. Mix it with a carrier oil
and use as a chest rub. Apply it to insect bites and infected wounds. Add
a few drops of pure essential oil to bathwater for weakness and
arthritic conditions. Infusions are taken for flatulence, painful
menstruation, chest infections marked by thick, yellow phlegm, stomach
chills associated with diarrhea, and to gargle with for a sore throat.
- Thyme goes with
everything in cooking and there is a thyme, or even more than one, for
every garden. Thyme is a good garden plant with a neat habit, fragrant
foliage, and colorful flowers. It is an ideal edging plant and is a good
choice for a windowsill herb. In companion planting, it enhances the
growth of eggplant, potatoes, and tomatoes. It may repel cabbageworms
and whiteflies.
- Wild Thyme is a
perennial, more thickset than the Garden Thyme, though subject to many
varieties, according to the surroundings in which it grows. In its most
natural state, when found on dry exposed downs, it is small and
procumbent, often forming dense cushions; when growing among furze or
other plants which afford it shelter, it runs up a slender stalk to a
foot or more in height, which gives it a totally different appearance.
- Thyme is a member of
the mint family, thus related to basil, oregano, and marjoram. Native to
Mediterranean, it is a perennial cultivated as an annual. Consumed in
fresh and dried forms.
- At present thyme oil is
being sold at Rs.3,100 to Rs.3,500 per kg. Buy back facilities are
available through contract farming as there is huge demand for this
organically cultivated herb from European countries. There are about 40
farmers at present in Udhagamandalam and Kodaikanal regions who are
cultivating this variety. From one hectare a net profit of Rs.1,20,000
can be obtained even under rain fed conditions.
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General
Information
- Thyme
- History of Thyme
- General information
about Thyme
- Overview of
Thyme
- Details of Thyme
- Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Caraway thyme
Production and
Cultivation
- Growing conditions of
Thyme
- Production and
Cultivation of Thyme
- Cultivation conditions
of herbs
- Cultivation of culinary
herbs
- Herbs cultivation
details
- Cultivation of English
Thyme
- Overview of cultivation
and uses of Thyme
- Cultivation and uses of
wild Thyme
- Aroma plant profile of
Thymus Vulgaris L.
Extraction and
Technology
- Composition and
antimicrobial activity of essential oils from aromatic plants
- Drug Yield and
Essential Oil of Thymus vulgaris L.
- Antioxidant activity of
aqueous tea infusions prepared from Thyme and wild Thyme
- Control of greenhouse
whitefly by Thyme and peppermint
- High-Throughput plant
DNA extraction method
- Extraction and planar
chromatographic separation techniques in the analysis of natural
products
- Extractives from Thyme
and willow honey
- Maceration extraction
process
Functions and
Properties
- Chemical composition
and fungicidal activity of the essential oil of Thymus vulgaris
- Effects of Thyme oil
vapors on the stomata of cherry laurel
- Bio-herbicidal effects
of thyme essential oil
- Thyme effect on
helicobacter pylori
- Overview of properties
of herbal spices
- Health-promoting
properties of common herbs
- Insecticidal Properties
of a Chenopodium-Based Botanical
- Moldicidal properties
of seven essential oils
- Physical properties of
spice essential oils
Company
Profiles
- Bio Nile Co.
- Deserving Thyme
Inc.
- Kofola
- Lovson Exports
Ltd
- Mudar India
Exports
- Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Consultants and Material Safety Data Sheet
- Consultant's
CV
- Expert- Video
file
- Thyme fact sheet
- Thymol blue
- Common thyme
- Oil of Thyme
- Thyme oil
- Thyme extract
- Thyme essential
oil
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Applications
- Herbal uses of
Thyme
- Magical uses of
Thyme
- Medicinal uses of
Thyme
- Herbal remedies of
Thyme
- General uses of
Thyme
- Culinary and
landscaping uses of thyme
Patent
-
Herbal center drop and process for its
preparation
- Composition for the
treatment of burns, sunburns, abrations, ulcers and cutaneous
irritation
- Herbal preparation to
relieve inflammation and smooth muscle contraction
- Insect repellant
composition containing essential oils
- Herbal intestinal tract
cleanser
- Herbal medication for
external application
- Mold eradication with
thyme solution and other essential oils
- Compositions for the
prevention and medical treatment of parodonthopathy
- Process for extracting
antioxidants from labiatae herbs
- Therapeutic application
of a thyme extract and in- vitro methods for inhibiting the growth and
urease activity of helicobacter pylori
Products
- Vitamins and nutrition
products
- Perfume and cologne
products
- Skincare
products
- Fenugreek and Thyme
- Fenu-Thyme
- Thyme leaf
- Essential Oil Thyme,
White
- Wild Thyme tea
- Thyme capsules
Market and
Report
- Demand and supply of
herbs
- Thymus and
Origanum
- Market news of
herbs
- Lebanon country
report
- IENICA report
- Thyme cultivation well suited for hilly areas
- Allergic alveolitis due
to herb dust exposure
- Market opportunities
and strategic directions for specialty herbs and essential oil
crops
- Herbal harvests with a
future
- Frozen culinary herbs
market analyses
Manufacturers,
Suppliers and Buyers
- Soyyigit Group
- Gallovidian Fresh Foods
Ltd.
- Nature's Thyme,
LLC
- Exporters of Thyme
essential oils
- Pimursa, S.L.
- Rosemary & Thyme
Ltd
- Selling leads of
Thyme
- Indian suppliers of
herbs
- Thyme buyers
list
Guides
- Herbs in the
kitchen
- Gardening guide for
herbs
- Creating a pathway to
fragrance
- Gardening guide for
Thyme
- Growing guide of
Thyme
- Thyme for all
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