Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, honey is as much prized for its medicinal virtues as for its sweetness, often popular as an alternative to white sugar. Each type of honey, depending on the flowers collected, has a particular taste and specific virtues. Particularly useful in cold weather, thyme honey stands out among these varieties thanks to the unique properties of this Mediterranean plant.
The health benefits of thyme
The wild thyme flower is an aromatic plant, recognizable by its powerful smell. It is also its intense scent that attracts pollinators, in particular bees, who use its nectar to produce a unique and highly prized honey: thyme honey.
Antibacterial
We can no longer count the qualities of honey and particularly thyme honey. Rich in polyphenols, compounds known for their powerful antibacterial and antioxidant properties, thyme honey is an excellent ally for minor respiratory problems. Consume a spoonful of thyme honey alone or mixed with your favorite hot drink.
Soothing
Thyme honey can also boast of being an excellent soothing agent, especially for the respiratory tract. Recommended for treating conditions such as bronchitis and colds, thyme honey does indeed act as an expectorant. To put it simply, this means that it facilitates the elimination of mucus and cleanses the bronchi. Thyme honey is also known to soothe digestive disorders. In addition to sweetening drinks without irritating the stomach, it calms digestive discomfort and maintains a good balance of intestinal flora.
Healing
A small injury, cut, or light burn? Don’t panic, thyme honey is your best ally. Applied directly to a wound, it speeds up healing and reduces the risk of scarring. Thanks to the properties of thyme and the antibacterial effect of honey, it is also a natural remedy increasingly popular in cosmetics for its restorative effects. So apply a thin layer of thyme honey to the injured area to promote healing and prevent infection.
To make the most of its benefits, be careful to choose your commercial honey carefully because some are of better quality than others.
