What are the benefits and effects of thyme? A detailed explanation of how it differs from rosemary

Europeans like to add thyme for seasoning when cooking, and it is often used in stewed meat and soups. Thyme is native to southern Europe and has a pungent, aromatic flavor. In China, we call it di jiao, di hua jiao, shan jiao, and so on.So what are the benefits and effects of thyme? What is the difference between it and rosemary?

1. What are the benefits and effects of thyme?

1. Thyme has the effect of treating indigestion, gas and bloating, and improving appetite: brewing thyme as tea has an antibacterial effect, relieves bloating and soothes the digestive system.

2. Thyme has the effect of treating colds, reducing fever and inducing sweating: when you have a cold and fever, you can brew a cup of warm thyme tea to induce a light sweat.

3. Thyme has the effect of relieving sore throat and toothache: when you have a sore throat or toothache, you can brew a cup of fragrant thyme tea to gargle with, and sipping it little by little is also fine.

4. Thyme has the effect of promoting blood circulation and strengthening immunity: ordinarily, you can add a little thyme when cooking food, or use it to brew tea.

5. Thyme has the effect of promoting wound healing, treating eczema, activating cells, and improving memory and concentration.

6. Thyme has the effect of removing fishy odors and enhancing flavor: when cooking meat, seafood and fish, adding thyme can remove fishy odors and increase the flavor of the food.

7. Dietary contraindications for thyme: people with high blood pressure and women who are pregnant should not consume it.

2. What is the difference between thyme and rosemary?

1. The difference between rosemary and thyme in the type of plant they belong to: although they are both in the Lamiaceae family, rosemary is a wild shrub, while thyme is an herbaceous plant. These two plants also differ somewhat in distribution range and origin. Thyme is mainly produced in Europe, North Africa and Asia, while rosemary mainly grows along the Mediterranean coast.

2. The difference between rosemary and thyme in appearance: rosemary often grows in clusters in nature, and after it matures it reaches a height of about two meters. This plant blooms in November each year. But the thyme plant is relatively short, and even after it matures it is less than 40 cm. Its blooming period is from July to August each year.

3. The difference between rosemary and thyme in ecological value: the ecological value of thyme is far higher than that of rosemary, because thyme has a particularly well-developed root system. After planting, it can form a huge root network underground that can prevent soil erosion. Rosemary, however, has relatively high environmental requirements, and in environments with poor soil and insufficient fertilizer and water, it simply cannot grow.

4. The difference between thyme and rosemary in medicinal value: after thyme is used as medicine, its main value is to promote the flow of qi and relieve pain. It can usually be used for the prevention and treatment of common ailments such as headaches, toothaches, and colds with cough. The main effect of rosemary after being used as medicine is to calm the nerves and soothe the mind. It can regulate emotions and can reduce the occurrence of adverse symptoms such as anxiety and depression.

3. What is the floral meaning of thyme?

1. The floral meaning of thyme is courage. It represents broad-mindedness, the courage to face difficulties directly, self-respect and self-strengthening, and not yielding easily.

2. The symbolic meaning of thyme is good fortune and wishes coming true. Giving it to someone who is traveling far from home implies wishing them safety in all things.