Kitchen garden
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
The cough steam and the sore-throat honey of a kitchen garden.
- Part used
- Leafy stems, just as it flowers
- Gather
- South-side perennial. Cut morning, hang dry.
- Tea
- 1 tsp dried, covered 10 minutes.
- Other
- Thyme honey and thyme steam — see recipes. A pinch in any broth.
Recipes
Thyme (or garlic) honey
Herb steeped in honey. Spoon for a cough, or into hot water for a sore throat.