Thyme – Traditional uses in folk medicine
Traditional uses in folk medicine:
- In Romania, thyme (“cimbru”) is used both medicinally and culinarily.
- Thyme tea is used for cough, bronchitis, and respiratory infections.
- Thyme syrup is commonly prepared for children’s cough.
- Used extensively in traditional Romanian dishes (beans, cabbage, meat).
Considered antiseptic and used historically for disinfecting wounds.