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Just a sprinkle of this herb can provide major health benefits

Thyme has been used for about 5,000 years
Thyme has been used for about 5,000 years (AFP via Getty)
  • Thyme offers significant health benefits, including boosting the immune system and combating harmful inflammation.
  • The common kitchen herb is rich in crucial vitamins such as A, B, and C, which support vision, reduce stress, and protect the body's cells.
  • It also contains essential minerals like iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium, contributing to bone and blood health.
  • As a flavone, thyme helps reduce cancer-causing inflammation, which is linked to various diseases and accounts for over half of global deaths.
  • Even a small sprinkle of thyme can provide these benefits, and its oil contains thymol, known for its antibacterial properties.
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