What Are the Values of Thyme Herb?

What are the values of thyme herb?

Thyme is mainly distributed in Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Qinghai in China.

The main uses of thyme

First is the medicinal value. Thyme has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine in China since ancient times. The whole herb is used as medicine, which can be used for the treatment of various diseases. It mainly contains active ingredients such as volatile oils, flavonoids, organic acids, amino acids, and a variety of trace elements.

Second is its food value. Thyme has been used as a food additive, which has the functions of enhancing fragrance and antisepsis. In terms of the aroma enhancement, the dried thyme leaf powder can be used for flavoring spices. When add it to the seafood, meat, and orange sauces, or add the thyme leaves to pickles and kimchi, it can enhance the grassy aroma. In terms of the antisepsis effect , it can be used as an additive for sauced meat, kimchi, canned food, and cheese etc..

Thirdly, thyme is an important nectar source plant. It has a long flowering period and rich flowers . Thyme honey is rich in minerals and high content in amino acids.