Thyme

Day #131

 

 

My  photo challenge for today was 'Time'.  One thinks of time, clocks, watches, and all matters of time. 

 

But, I thought of the herb 'Thyme'.

 

We have a patch of low growing spreading aromatic plant, which is also in the 'Mint' Family. 

Thyme derives its name from the Greek "Thymus," meaning courage. A bed of thyme was thought to be a home for fairies, and a patch was often set aside for them. Thyme was burned inside homes to drive off stinging insects.

Highland Scots made a drink from thyme to summon courage.The Greek used the symbol of thyme to represent style and elegance. In the Middle Ages, it stood for chivalry and was often embroidered on knights tunics.

 Through the ages thyme has served a number of medicinal roles. It has been boiled in wine to make a digestive drink and used for diarrhea and menstrual cramps.

 "Thyme has potent anti fungal properties and has been used to treat athletes foot." 
  "Used in aromatherapy, thyme elevates ."the mood and relieve stress".

Thyme

 I have alot of thyme on my hands, so, I should remain in a happy stress free mood!


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