It will soon be time for collection of Thyme and I thought maybe we could have a thread to exchange different recipes for natural remedies
Thyme is my all time favorite as apart from being delicious culinary herb it has very powerful medicinal properties. Its name in Croatian language translates as Mother's Soul which I think is very appropriate. Our Greek and Roman ancestors were fully aware of the advantage of this herb and the Egyptians used thyme as the main ingredient in embalming.
Thyme Syrup
Ingredients:
100 g fresh thyme
200 g cane sugar
6 dl water
Preparation:
Rinse the freshly picked thyme and boil it with 6dL of water for 10 minutes. Strain and pour into another saucepan, add the sugar, let it boil again for another 10 minutes until a syrup-like emulsion remains. Pour the syrup into sterile bottles (make sure they are heated so they don't break). Let it cool before closing and store in a cool, dark place (basement or refrigerator).
This syrup can be prepared all year but in September, thyme leaves are most powerful!
How and where to use?
Thyme Syrup is delicious to drink and helps winter respiratory ailments .
Thyme Syrup strengthens the lungs and has bronchial widening properties. Also with coughs, colds, flu and sore throat syrup can bring significant relief.
In the Middle Ages it was used as " 'the remedy for whooping cough in children and dry cough in general.
Apart from being powerful antiseptic Tymol it is said to have immunostimulating properties.
Use:
If sick 4 times daily after meals-a tablespoon of syrup.
For prevention one table spoon daily throughout the winter.
Thyme is my all time favorite as apart from being delicious culinary herb it has very powerful medicinal properties. Its name in Croatian language translates as Mother's Soul which I think is very appropriate. Our Greek and Roman ancestors were fully aware of the advantage of this herb and the Egyptians used thyme as the main ingredient in embalming.
Thyme Syrup
Ingredients:
100 g fresh thyme
200 g cane sugar
6 dl water
Preparation:
Rinse the freshly picked thyme and boil it with 6dL of water for 10 minutes. Strain and pour into another saucepan, add the sugar, let it boil again for another 10 minutes until a syrup-like emulsion remains. Pour the syrup into sterile bottles (make sure they are heated so they don't break). Let it cool before closing and store in a cool, dark place (basement or refrigerator).
This syrup can be prepared all year but in September, thyme leaves are most powerful!
How and where to use?
Thyme Syrup is delicious to drink and helps winter respiratory ailments .
Thyme Syrup strengthens the lungs and has bronchial widening properties. Also with coughs, colds, flu and sore throat syrup can bring significant relief.
In the Middle Ages it was used as " 'the remedy for whooping cough in children and dry cough in general.
Apart from being powerful antiseptic Tymol it is said to have immunostimulating properties.
Use:
If sick 4 times daily after meals-a tablespoon of syrup.
For prevention one table spoon daily throughout the winter.