The herb known as Garden thyme Common thyme or English thymeis grown as an ornamental plant in several parts of the world. Its strong aroma makes it a popular herb for culinary use besides its medicinal value in indigenous systems of medicine across the world. Health benefits: Thyme has been used externally as an antimicrobial to deal with bad breath scalp and ear infections. Internally it is used to give relief from cough sore throat bronchitis and whooping cough. It also has valuable digestive properties and gives relief from diarrhea flatulence and colic. It is sometimes used as a diuretic
