Scented herb, called farigoule Provence Thyme is a perennial sub-shrub with woody stems with tiny leaves gray-green or silvery white and pink flowers.
Thyme is part of bouquet garni. It can gather in all seasons in the garden. He accompanies meat (pot-au-feu, soup, stew, marinade, mirepoix, game, stews, grilled meats, roasted poultry) and vegetables. It is rice and stuffing, fish, eggs, various salads and pickles.
Thyme associated with: Eggplant, zucchini, goat cheese and sheep, lamb, venison, potato.
Properties: Antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, aperitif, digestive, tonic, stimulant.
Used as a tea, thyme fight against digestive disorders, it prevents the flu, and helps to regulate blood circulation problems. It stimulates appetite, nausea stops. It helps the body absorb the high iron content of certain foods.