Thyme syrup is a traditional remedy for the respiratory system where a lung decongestant is needed.
A great store cupboard remedy for those times when extra lung support is required.
Thyme oil has shown strong antibacterial activity and is also a natural antiseptic.
Thyme is very useful for chesty coughs and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, helping to expectorate phlegm deep down on the chest.
In the 17th century Culpeper a most famous Herbalist and Botanist stated that Thyme was a noble strengthener of the lungs.
Antibacterial activity of Thyme
