Thyme: 27 health benefits and reasons to use it for good health

21. Brain food

Studies, has shown thyme provide beneficial effects on brain. Regular consumption of thyme increases the amount of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid) in brain, which makes thyme as superfood for brain. It helps to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other effects of aging on brain.

22. Skin problems

As, thyme has antibacterial, ant-inflammatory, anti-fungal, analgesic and antimicrobial properties, the Concoction or extracts of thyme are applied externally for treating several skin conditions, like Athlete’s foot, skin infections, nail infections.

23. Destroy skin parasites

When applied externally, thyme helps in curing dental decay, plaque, thrush, wounds and bruises. Besides, skin parasites, like scabies, crabs and lice are successfully destroyed with thyme medications.

24. Good for nerves

Thyme works as a great tonic for stimulating the nervous system and alleviating nervous disorders, like depression, nightmares, nervous exhaustion, stress, insomnia and melancholy.

25. Pain management

Thyme has analgesic and anti-inflammatory activites which makes them quite useful in treating various types of pain arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, headache and gout.

26. Improves Circulation

Thyme is rich in iron and other essential minerals, that helps to stimulate production of red blood cells, thereby improving blood circulation in the body.

27. Boost immunity