Dried Yemeni wild thyme

It is a type of wild herb that is widely spread in desert areas and is collected in the fall. It has a distinct, pungent smell different from local thyme, and contains many diverse therapeutic properties. Wild thyme is also widely used in preparing food and drink recipes.

Benefits of Yemeni wild thyme

Whether it is fresh wild thyme or dried wild thyme, it has many benefits, including:

Treatment of respiratory diseases

Wild thyme is considered one of the herbs whose components contain anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal compounds, and thus it may reduce the symptoms of respiratory diseases such as: infections of the larynx and pharynx, and colds. Wild thyme can be drunk for coughs and bronchial infections.

Treatment of digestive system diseases

Wild thyme leaves can also be eaten to treat digestive system diseases such as gastritis and colitis. It also contributes to alleviating constipation, abdominal gas, and bloating, and improves the digestive process.

Blood pressure treatment

This is due to the diuretic properties of green wild thyme, which allows the body to get rid of excess fluids, thus lowering blood pressure in a natural way without the need to use any medications.

Uses of Yemeni wild thyme in the kitchen

Wild Yemeni thyme can be used to prepare some types of nutritious foods and drinks that are beneficial to health, including:

Preparing baked goods

Fresh wild thyme and a little salty cheese can be added to the dough to make pancakes or even biscuits for a highly nutritious breakfast.

Making sauces and salads

Dried wild thyme is used in small quantities in salads or may be combined with tomato sauce and other seasonings for a distinctive taste.

Preparing tea

It is possible to boil a few fresh or dried leaves of thyme with tea to obtain wild thyme tea with a different flavor.

The difference between Yemeni wild thyme and oregano

There are some slight differences between this thyme and oregano, including:

country of origin

Yemeni wild thyme grows in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically Yemen, while oregano grows in the mountains of the Mediterranean regions.

Formal characteristics

Oregano is characterized by its leaves that are large and rough in texture, while wild thyme has small leaves and is smooth.

Flavor

Wild thyme is characterized by its strong smell and bitter taste, while oregano has a mint-like smell and a sweet taste.

Uses

Oregano is used in European and American cuisine and is rarely included in Arabic recipes, unlike wild thyme.

How to store Yemeni wild thyme

Wild thyme can be stored and used for long periods without its taste changing or losing its effectiveness, so the best solution to benefit from it is to keep it in tightly sealed glass containers away from damp places.

Tips on using wild Yemeni thyme

Some precautions should be observed when using the product:

• It is prohibited to use wild thyme for pregnant and lactating women and those under 18 years of age.
• It is preferable to take it as needed and for short periods not exceeding 4 weeks.
• It is prohibited to take it with nutritional supplements such as iron or zinc to avoid any interactions that may affect health.
• It is prohibited for patients who take blood clotting medications or depression medications.

You can get dried Yemeni wild thyme imported from the finest farms in Yemen affiliated with the Atara.com store .

You can browse more Yemeni products of spices, condiments and medicinal herbs from our store, such as the dried marjoram product , which is considered an aromatic herb whose smell resembles the smell of mint, and which has great medicinal therapeutic properties .

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