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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

coconut oil or olive oil (coconut oil is preferred if you upright and does not float. Maintain a very low simmer
want a solid salve). Place the coconut oil and crushed for 2 hours. Turn off the heat and allow the oil to cool.
thorn apple seeds together in a small glass jar. Place Strain the seeds out of the oil and discard them. Use
the jar and its contents into a pot of barely simmering the cooled oil as a rub or salve on painful joints.
water. Keep the water level so that the jar stands

Thyme, Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris is the same evergreen herb that we
use for cooking. It is a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint)
Family. This fragrant plant grows in hot, sunny loca-
tions.
Identification: Thyme is a perennial shrub with
square stems growing from a thin woody base. It grows
6 to 12 inches (15 cm to 30 cm) tall. The leaves are
small, light-green, and slightly curved. Small purple or
white flowers appear in the summer.

Edible Use: I use it as a cooking herb for its intense
flavor and as an herbal tea. antiseptic properties, which help prevent cavities and
treat gingivitis.
Medicinal Use: The Romans used thyme to purify
their rooms and to flavor cheese and liqueurs. It has Acne: Try Thyme Tincture for treating acne. Dab a
been placed under pillows to aid sleep and prevent drop of thyme tincture onto blemishes once or twice
nightmares. Thyme is an antiseptic, anti-viral, anti- daily. It dries up acne and kills the bacteria that cause
parasitic, and anti-fungal. I prefer to use fresh thyme them.
whenever possible. However, I also dry thyme sprigs Boosts the Immune System: The many vita-
for future use. mins, minerals, and antioxidants in thyme give the im-
Sore Throat, Coughs, and Bronchitis: The mune system a boost. Also, thyme encourages white
anti-bacterial components of thyme are valuable in blood cell formation and increases the body’s re-
combatting bronchitis and coughs. Infuse the whole sistance to bacteria and viruses. Thyme based formu-
herb in water and use it for gargling and as a weak las, Thyme Tea, and Thyme essential oil are all good
thyme tea. formulas for boosting the immune system.

Mouthwash, Dental Cavities and Gum Dis- Digestive Upsets and Worms: Thyme is effec-
ease: Weak thyme tea is a valuable mouthwash. It has tive against digestive problems caused by bacteria and
viruses, including stomach flus and diarrhea. It is also
used for intestinal problems, including worms.

Seizures and Antispasmodic: Thyme has anti-
spasmodic properties and prevents and treats epileptic
seizures in some people. Oil of Thyme or Thyme Tinc-
ture are the best products to use for this purpose.
Lice, Scabies, and Crabs: The anti-parasitic
properties of thyme oil make it a good treatment for
lice, scabies, and crabs. Add a few drops of Oil of
Thyme to olive oil or coconut oil and coat the affected
area. Cover the coated areas and leave on for 1 hour,
then wash away. Follow up with nit removal and repeat
as needed.
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