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.