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Thyme syrup is a natural remedy that helps with coughs, urinary tract infections and colds. This herb is known for its strong antiseptic activity and a wide range of health benefits. Thanks to its effectiveness and simple preparation, thyme syrup has become a popular home remedy for the whole family.
Health effects of thyme
Thyme is one of the most powerful antiseptic herbs and helps with a number of health problems. It is widely used for:
- Coughs and upper respiratory infections: Thyme soothes coughs, makes expectoration easier and supports overall respiratory health.
- Asthma: It helps relax the airways and improve breathing.
- Fluid retention in the body: Thyme helps with excessive water retention in the body, contributing to better fluid balance.
- Rheumatism and gouty pains: It has anti-inflammatory effects that help treat these painful conditions.
- Urinary tract infections: Thanks to its antiseptic effects, thyme is used to support urinary system health.
- Digestive problems: It helps with bloating, diarrhea and can help eliminate bacteria, fungi and intestinal parasites.
Thyme syrup is not only effective but also tasty, making it an ideal home remedy for the whole family.
Recipe for thyme syrup
There are two ways to prepare thyme syrup – cold and using dried herbs.
Recipe 1: Fresh thyme syrup (cold preparation)
Ingredients:
- 3 handfuls of fresh thyme
- Sugar (preferably cane)
Procedure:
- Preparing the thyme: Select healthy sprigs of thyme that have beautiful green leaves and are not damaged by mold. It’s best to gather them in sunny weather, ideally around noon.
- Rinse the sprigs with lukewarm water and chop into small pieces.
- Crush the herbs with a kitchen rolling pin to release the juices and aroma.
- Place the crushed herbs into a sealable container, where you alternately layer sugar and herbs. Continue until the container is full.
- Store the container in a warm, dark place and let macerate for 3 weeks.
- After three weeks strain the mixture through a fine sieve and store the syrup in the refrigerator.
Recipe 2: Syrup from dried thyme
Ingredients:
- 1/4 l of water
- 1/4 kg of sugar
- 50 g of dried thyme
Procedure:
- In a pot, boil the water with the sugar. Once it reaches a boil, remove from heat.
- Add the dried thyme and allow to steep until the mixture cools.
- Then strain the mixture through a fine sieve and store the finished syrup in the refrigerator.
Conclusion: Benefits of thyme syrup for health
Thyme syrup is an excellent natural remedy for improving the health of the respiratory tract, urinary system and digestion. Its antiseptic properties help with coughs, colds, infections and other health problems. Whether you decide to prepare the syrup from fresh or dried thyme, this homemade remedy will be a great addition to your home medicine cabinet.
