 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a favourite aromatic herb, many people cultivate carpets of thyme, enjoying the scent that rises from the leaves when they are walked on.
The variegated forms of lemon-scented Thyme are worth seeking out to fill spaces between paving stones. The herb is used in the kitchen for flavouring baked vegetable dishes. Thyme was used as a cough remedy, digestive aid and treatment for intestinal worms, Hildegard of Bingen favored it for skin problems. Thyme was also recommended to those who suffered from depression; they were advised to sleep on thyme-stuffed pillows. |
