Thyme
Rozmiary:
L30 | 100 | 200 | 500 I 1000 G
This little shrublet has woody stems with small, narrow, grey-green leaves. It reaches the height of 20-30 cm. It has distinctive poignant, warm and pleasant smell. Its taste is sharp and breath-refreshing. Thyme is highly valued in French cuisine. The herb can be found in almost every dish in France. It enhances the taste of stuffings, pâtés, broths.
Historia
It comes from the Mediterranean Region. It was known thousands of years ago. The ancient Egyptians used it as an ingredient of incense. Its name comes from "thymon," which in Greek means "something for disinfection." There are more than 100 varieties of thyme around the world. Apart from the culinary types, there are also ones that are only for decorative use.Warunki uprawy
W warunkach domowych tymianek w doniczce zapewni stały dostęp do aromatycznych listków. Najlepsze będzie stanowisko dobrze nasłonecznione i osłonięte od wiatru. Roślina wymaga regularnego podlewania, warto jednak zadbać o drenaż lub postawić doniczkę z dziurami na spodku, co pozwoli zapobiec przelaniu tymianku. Roślina może być także uprawiana w ogrodzie, gdzie tworzy piękne rabaty.It has expectorant and relaxant properties, which makes it a perfect remedy for throat and mouth infections.
It is used as an ingredient of syrups for both dry and wet cough. It relieves digestive problems and liver troubles. It is also used for beauty purposes for skin cleansing and hair care.