Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Roasted aubergine with potatoes, thyme, rosemary, garlic, yoghurt, honey, parmesan & topped with avocadoes. Serve with butter brown rice & French bean

Thyme has long been known as a symbol of courage, style and elegance. Ancient Greeks used thyme in baths and anointing oils. The Romans considered it a remedy for melancholy. Crusaders wore scarves embroidered by their ladies with a bee ove...r a sprig of thyme. A bed of thyme was thought to be a home for fairies.

Read more at Suite101: Thyme - Uses and Health Benefits: History of Thyme, Growing and Cooking With Thyme http://www.suite101.com/content/thyme---uses-and-health-benefits-a207566#ixzz14BkE6nVq

The essential oil of thyme is one of the most important oils in aromatherapy. It is used to boost the mind, spirit, and body. The vapor from the essential oil is used to treat exhaustion, headaches, and depression as well as upper respirato...ry complaints, skin and scalp irritations and to prevents warts.
http://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/thyme-herb.html