🌿 Thyme

{"conditions_treated": ["Respiratory infections (bronchitis, coughs, whooping cough, chest congestion)", "Sore throat and laryngitis", "Digestive issues (indigestion, gas, intestinal parasites)", "Fungal infections (athlete's foot, ringworm, candida)", "Bacterial infections (powerful antiseptic)", "Oral health (gingivitis, bad breath)", "Skin conditions (acne, wounds, eczema)", "Muscle pain and rheumatism"], "preparation_methods": ["Tea: 1-2 tsp dried thyme steeped 10-15 minutes; for coughs, colds, and digestive issues", "Thymol mouthwash: Strong infusion or diluted essential oil as gargle for sore throat", "Steam inhalation: Fresh/dried thyme in hot water for respiratory congestion", "Tincture: 1:5 in 45% alcohol; 2-4ml 3x daily for respiratory infections", "Infused oil: Thyme in olive oil for topical antibacterial/fungal application", "Bath: Strong infusion added to bathwater for rheumatism and muscle pain", "Syrup: Thyme honey syrup (oxymel) for persistent coughs"], "active_compounds": ["Thymol", "Carvacrol", "Flavonoids", "Rosmarinic acid", "Tannins"], "toxicity_warnings": "Generally safe in culinary amounts. Essential oil is very concentrated \u2014 must be diluted. Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy. Large internal doses of essential oil can cause nausea, dizziness, or thyroid suppression. Do not use essential oil internally without professional guidance."}