Wild Thyme Leaves

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Uses in Cooking and Beyond:
Wild thyme is primarily an aromatic shrub that has been used for centuries to flavor meat and vegetable dishes. Many know it as a classic pairing with rabbit, but it’s also excellent with other meats, stews, and marinades. With vegetables, it shines in dishes like ratatouille and sautéed veggie mixes.

It also aids in digesting beans, making it a traditional addition to bean dishes.

Its aroma is similar to thyme but milder.

Wild thyme has numerous benefits and can be used in various ways:

• Infusion: Often combined with rosemary and sage, it serves as a digestive disinfectant and aids with difficult digestion.
• Mouthwash: Traditionally used for gum inflammation, sore throats, and throat irritation.
• Steam Inhalation: Effective for respiratory issues.
• Warm Bath: Its essential oil soothes sore muscles when added to a warm bath.

Who Am I?
Origin: Albania
Scientific Name: Thymus serpyllum

Despite its small size, wild thyme is a sub-shrub related to thyme. It grows up to 10 cm tall but can spread to form dense patches spanning several dozen centimeters. Its tiny leaves are accompanied by small blue flowers from June to September. Wild thyme thrives in sunny, dry areas with poor soil, up to an altitude of around 3000 meters. Its evergreen foliage withstands temperatures as low as -10°C. A highly nectar-rich plant during flowering, it attracts numerous insects, especially bees, and is also home to several butterfly caterpillars dependent on it.

A Little History:
Used for generations in both cooking and medicine, its name comes from a Latin word meaning "to creep," aptly describing its growth habit. There are nearly 300 species in the Thymus genus, including many decorative varieties.