This lovely aromatic herb is one of history’s oldest horticultural crops. Native to the Mediterranean, it has been used for religious purposes, as a flavoring in foods, a tea and as a food preservative. Thyme contains an essential oil that is rich in Thymol, a powerful antiseptic,antibacterial and a strong antioxidant.

Use to flavor beans, vegetable dishes, meats, soups and stews.

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