Sage, Rosemary & Thyme

Sage

Sage-infused tea is a great herbal remedy to reverse greying of hair, reduce fever, and calm anxiety from brain and nervous disorders.  

Sage tea can also be used to soothe gastric ailments brought on by stress and to treat infections of the mouth and throat.

Sage also produces edible flowers in the early summer which make an interesting addition to salads. 

Both sage leaves and flowers make excellent additions to herbal tea blends.

Rosemary

The pungent aroma of rosemary is another natural deterrent for a number of garden pests including mosquitoes and other flying insects.

Rosemary is also a powerful natural remedy for soothing indigestion, neutralizing bad breath, and relieving pain.  

Use rosemary oil or herb-infused water to clear up dandruff, promote hair growth, and relieve skin irritation.  

The aroma of rosemary can help to clear the mind of anxiety and relieve everyday stress.

Thyme

Thyme is a good source of antioxidant vitamin A which is beneficial to eye, skin, hair, and nail health.  

Thyme is also anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibiotic.  

Sip thyme-infused tea for an effective natural remedy against colds, coughs, and sore throats.  

As a topical treatment, use thyme oil to help soothe and heal acne, eczema, and psoriasis.  

Rinse your scalp with a thyme-infused rinse to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions which may cause hair loss.

In the kitchen, thyme pairs well with sage and rosemary, we blend these three in equal parts, it's our holy trinity.

Try the trinity in stocks, soups, and sauces, chicken, beef, lamb and pork.

Thyme is a good source of antioxidant vitamin A which is beneficial to eye, skin, hair, and nail health.  

Thyme is also anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibiotic.  

Sip thyme-infused tea for an effective natural remedy against colds, coughs, and sore throats.  

As a topical treatment, use thyme oil to help soothe and heal acne, eczema, and psoriasis.  

Rinse your scalp with a thyme-infused rinse to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions which may cause hair loss.

In the kitchen, thyme pairs well with sage and rosemary, we blend these three in equal parts, it's our holy trinity.

Try the trinity in stocks, soups, and sauces, chicken, beef, lamb and pork.

Rosemary & Thyme Tea

This is a deliciously refreshing, mildly stimulating tea. 

To make the tea: 

Prepare an infusion of rosemary and thyme by lightly crushing together.

Use as much or as little of the herbs as you want.

Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and a touch of honey.

Add to a cup of simmering water, let stand for a few minutes, strain and enjoy.

THYME The Healer

We’ve been told that time heals all, well so does Thyme, pretty much anyway.

The oldest Egyptian medical text, called Ebers Papyrus, dates back to 1550 B.C., and it records the healing values of thyme.

The ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming, and the ancient Greeks used it in their baths and temples; they believed that it brought on feelings of courageousness.

In the European Middle Ages, thyme was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares; the herb was also laid on coffins during funerals because it was believed that it provided a safe passage to the next life.

It boosts blood circulation to accelerate healing, improves memory and concentration, and raises blood pressure.

Its antibacterial properties kill various bacteria, including staphylococcus, and purifies the air from Proteus, streptococcus, staphylococcus, and cryptococcal.

It fights respiratory infections, coughs, colds, and the flu, bronchitis, sore throats, catarrh, asthma, and laryngitis.

Thyme essential oil boosts the secretion of mucus and relieves dry coughs.

Thyme essential oil offers many medicinal properties, like:

You can use it as a natural hand sanitizer, and in the form of a hot compress to soothe rheumatic pain, sciatica, sprains, muscular pains, sports injuries, and gout.

Dilute it and apply it on the affected area to relieve Athlete's foot, insect bites, and stings.

To improve the health and appearance of the hair, use it on the hair as a hair tonic.

Mix it with some other essential oil such as pine, lemon, lavender, rosemary, and grapefruit, and prevent skin irritations.

It destroys nail fungus.

To treats acne and warts, you can use it as a face wash.

Use 1% solution as an antibacterial spray for fresh produce.

Well, there it is, now have a good Thyme.