Thyme

Description

Thyme is an aromatic perennial evergreen Mediterranean herb, which belongs to the genus Thymus of the mint family,
and it produces small white, lilac or pink flowers. It’s packed with dietary, medicinal and ornamental uses where
flowers, leaves, and oil are used as medicine to treat diarrhea, stomach aches and sore throats.

Thyme is typically used in savory dishes like braised or roasted meat, vegetables, or fish, as well as in savory
baking. It can also be used to add flavor and depth to marinades, soups and stocks, cocktail elements, and teas.

The leaves are rich in potassium, iron, Manganese, selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B- complex, K, C, and folic
acids that helps in fighting colds, coughs and sore throats, improve eyesight, cure skin problems and Acne.
Varieties grown in Kenya include: Lemon thyme, orange thyme, French thyme and silver thyme.