Thyme Leaf is cut, and sold by the ounce.
Thyme Leaf has over 350 species. Common thyme is a variable shrub with tiny narrow, oval, gray-green leaves.
White to pinkish purple bloom in whorls in summer.
Magical Properties:
Zodiac: Taurus
Gender: Female
Planet: Venus
Element: Air
Deities: Aries, Mars, fairies
Basic Powers: Clairvoyance, purification
Thyme Leaf can be burned as incense to purge and fumigate magical rooms.
Thyme stuffed pillows and helps with nightmares.
Can be worn at funerals to protect against negativity.
Can be used in invoke fairy folk. Used to bring protection against all dangerous creatures.
Medicinal Usage:
Infusion or tincture of Thyme Leaf for chest infections, stomach chills or irritable bowels.
A gargle for sore throats and a syrup for cough and lung infections.
The oil can be added to a massage oil with lavender for rheumatic pains or strained muscles.
Due to it being a uterine stimulant, medicinal doses should not be used during pregnancy.
Culinary Usage:
Thyme Leaf is widely used as a flavoring in marinades, meat, soups, stews, fish, and casseroles.
Cosmetic Usage:
Thyme oil is an important ingredient in toothpaste and mouthwash.
Usage Example:
Thyme Leaf Tea
Add one teaspoon of crushed thyme in half cup of boiling water
Let steep for 10 minutes, and then strain.
The tea can be drunk 3 to 4 times a day for the treatment of coughs.
Tea may be sweetened with honey, which also acts as a demulcent, thereby increasing the tea's effectiveness.
NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Thyme Leaf listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbologist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.
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