Lemon Thyme
Also known as
Thymus citrodorus,
Introduction
Lemon Thyme is often used to add a refreshing lemon-like flavor to cooked foods and teas. It is also added to potpourri or herbal pillows for its pleasant scent since the leaves impart a lemony scent when crushed.
Constituents
Lemon Thyme leaves contain geraniol, esters, nerol, citronellol, citral, and thymol The essential oil contains higher concentrations of these constituents than the dried leaf.
Parts Used
The leaves.
Typical Preparations
The dried leaves may be infused for tea, or added to foods (especially chicken and fish) as a flavoring agent.
Summary
The leaves of Lemon Thyme are antibacterial, antiseptic, deodorant, antifungal, and disinfectant. A weak tea of Lemon Thyme leaves may be used internally to assist with respiratory problems, including asthma, decongestion, and as a digestive aid. The infusion may also be used as a mouthwash.The aromatic leaves may be dried and added to pot-pourri and herbal pillows for their lemon-like scent.
Precautions
None known.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
