Thymus Vulgaris

Product name: Thymus Vulgaris Family: Lamiaceae Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris Common names: zaatar, za'atar, zatar, Thyme, thyme herb, dried thyme, thyme seasoning Origin: Egypt Color: green Packing: 20 kg bags Hs Code: 091099 Information: Thyme is an evergreen herb with a lasting aromatic. It has many uses such as medicinal, culinary, and ornamental. Thymus vulgaris is the most common kind. Thyme is back to the mint family (lamiaceae) genus Thymus, and also the oregano genus Origanum relative. History of thyme: Thyme was used by the ancient Egyptians for mummifying. Where the ancient Greeks considered it a courage source so they burnt it like incense at their temples, they also used it at their bathes. Roman was the cause of the spreading of thyme in Europe, as they added an aromatic taste to liqueurs and cheese, they also purified their rooms by it. In the Middle Ages of Europe, they put thyme under the pillows to help with sleeping and prevent nightmares. At that time, thyme leaves were given to knights and warriors by women because they considered it to make them more courageous. They also put thyme in coffins as incense because they think that it confirms crossing to the next life. FOR MORE INFO PLS CONTACT US NOW 24/7 NO BROKERS PLS