Thyme is one of the oldest medicinal plants that the ancient Egyptians and Greeks used to treat diseases. Shirazi thyme is a type of thyme that has a warm and dry nature.
Thyme, scientifically known as Thymus, is a plant in the mint family. There are 14 species of thyme in Iran. A species known as Shirazi thyme, which grows in the southern regions of Iran, is also grown in areas such as Afghanistan and Pakistan. This plant has such powerful healing properties that in ancient times, people believed that God or angels planted it or that it grew from the blood of an angel or mythical hero.
This medicinal herb is a branched plant with woody stems 10 to 30 cm high. It grows wild and wild on dry slopes, between boulders and mountains up to an altitude of 1200 meters. This plant grows in southern Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan and has edible and medicinal properties.
Thyme stems are covered with hair and have light gray, diamond-shaped leaves
During the early flowering period of the plant, in May and June, thyme sprigs are collected and used in the preparation of spices, sauces, canned fish and meat dishes.
Greek doctors used thyme to treat infectious diseases such as meningitis and brain disorders.
Properties of Shirazi thyme
Thyme has a warm nature and contains vitamins A, B, E and plant hormones.
If you take a bath with thyme decoction, it relieves rheumatism pain.
It is useful in treating epilepsy, stopping migraines, fever and eliminating parasites.
This plant has antibiotics and is very useful for treating stomach pain, cancer, cholesterol, intestinal swelling, whooping cough, brain and kidney disorders, poisoning, toothache, liver problems, obesity, kidney swelling, physical disability, asthma, sciatica, kidney stones and colds.
It is very useful for treating liver problems.
Fresh consumption of thyme as a vegetable is very useful for strengthening the stomach and eyes.
This plant strengthens the heart, intelligence and perception.
Thyme is an intestinal opener, anti-parasite and anti-fungal.
Thyme juice is very useful for treating superficial acne and herpes.
Thyme eliminates fatigue and drinking a cup of it cures insomnia.
It is very useful for strengthening hair follicles. For this purpose, massage the concentrated decoction of thyme on the head, which will both strengthen the hair follicles and stop hair loss.
This plant cleanses the lungs, stomach, liver, and intestines of moisture.
Thyme decoction is very useful for treating coughs.
Consuming thyme with cheese is very useful for losing weight.
Eating this plant with heavy foods improves its digestion and eliminates stomach discomfort.
Inhaling thyme is very effective for treating colds.
Thyme has antibacterial, anti-parasitic, and antifungal properties. Combining thyme with honey is useful for treating paralysis, forgetfulness, epilepsy, strengthening the kidneys, and enhancing sexual potency.
Side effects of thyme consumption
Pregnant women are not allowed to consume thyme, because it causes miscarriage and causes loss of appetite and physical weakness in some pregnant women.
Those who suffer from albuminuria should not use this plant, because it causes albumin in the urine.
If you take diarrhea medications with cooked thyme, it will cause severe stomach pain.
Children under two years of age should not consume Shirazi thyme.
Thyme delays the blood clotting process, so people who are planning to have surgery should not consume this plant for two weeks before the surgery.
Thyme is generally an allergic substance, so it may cause discomfort in the digestive tract in some people.
Types of thyme
Broadleaf Thyme
Broadleaf thyme leaves are more suitable for medicinal purposes than narrowleaf thyme leaves due to their greater length and width. This leaf has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties that are effective in treating respiratory tract infections, colds, sinusitis, and asthma. In addition, broadleaf thyme is also useful in reducing pain and inflammation caused by muscle and joint inflammation such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Narrowleaf Thyme
Due to its shorter length and width, narrowleaf thyme leaves are suitable for use in making teas and medicinal infusions. The anti-inflammatory and anti-flatulent properties of this leaf are effective in treating digestive diseases such as bloating, indigestion, colitis, and diarrhea. Narrowleaf thyme leaves are also recommended as a soothing and sleeping tea.
Needleleaf Thyme
Needleleaf thyme is a type of thyme that resembles cypress leaves and has a needle-like appearance. The fact is that needleleaf thyme has fewer properties than broadleaf and narrowleaf thyme. However, needleleaf thyme is still useful in treating some digestive, respiratory, and musculoskeletal conditions.
The components of Shirazi thyme
The most important component of Shirazi thyme is the essential oil of this plant, which is found in its leaves at a rate of one to two and a half percent. Shirazi thyme essential oil contains substances such as carvacrol and thymol. Carvacrol constitutes 15 to 30 percent of the essential oil of this plant and thymol constitutes 30 to 70 percent of its essential oil. Alpha-pinene, cymene, thymene and linalool are other components of Shirazi thyme essential oil, and the percentage of these compounds depends on factors such as the place where the plant is grown, the time of its harvest and other geographical conditions.
Shirazi thyme is very important, especially in the export sector, due to its rarity. The best type is broadleaf thyme, which is grown in Shiraz. Broadleaf thyme grows in temperate and humid regions. This plant is native; but it is also cultivated. Thyme is harvested in May and June.
The plant has three parts, leaves, flowers and woody stems, which are usually harvested together. At the time of harvest, the aroma and flavor of this plant is much better and more intense. For this reason, most people buy Shirazi broadleaf thyme at this time and after the harvest.
Nutritional value obtained by Shirazi broadleaf thyme
Calories 28 g
Carbohydrates 6.8 g
Protein 1.6 g
Fat 0.5 g
Fiber 3.9 g
Vitamin C 44.8 mg
Vitamin A 1,330 mg
Iron 4.9 mg
Manganese 0.5 mg
Calcium 113 mg
Magnesium 44.8 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Potassium 171 mg
How to use
This product has had many uses since its inception; from perfumery to cooking spices and meat preservatives. About how to use this product, you should know that:
Apart from traditional and old consumption, one of the common uses of this product in Iran is to prepare herbal teas, syrups and extracts.
Pasta, pizza, lasagna, chips and cheese, hamburgers, Mexican corn, sandwiches and snacks are both improved and have a better aroma and flavor using thyme.
This spice is used to marinate all kinds of chicken, meat and fish. Thyme eliminates the musty smell of such foods and gives them a good aroma and flavor.
You can use thyme as a salt substitute when cooking. In this way, you can reduce the amount of salt you consume and control your blood pressure.
Add thyme to vegetable, beef or chicken broth. This way, its pungent smell is eliminated, its coldness is corrected and it acquires a good aroma and flavor.
You can use this spice to flavor juicy dishes such as stews or soups.
You can flavor roasted or steamed potatoes and all kinds of vegetables that are cooked separately using thyme.
You can sprinkle thyme in scrambled eggs or omelets.
Sprinkling this spice on soft cheese can be effective in flavoring and eliminating its coldness.
Apply thyme to meat before cooking, to help digest the meat.
Thyme can be added to bread dough mixtures.
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