Thymus mastichina
Small evergreen shrub, extremely resistant to adverse conditions of soil and climat, with a strong and pleasant aroma.
It can reach a height of 40-70 cm and equivalent width, its flowering occurs from May to September.
Alvéolo - Altura da planta varia entre 5cm a 12 cm
It must be grown in well-drained soil, exposed to the sun. Excessive watering can lead to death.
It is essential to be pruned several times a year in order to remain strong and vigorous.
It can be found in sandy soils and bush.
Is perfectly suited to growing in pots and window boxes and in contact with other plants, since it is always in the sun, an essential condition to develop vigorously.
Endemic species of the Iberian Peninsula.
It is widely used in the essential oils industry in the neighboring country, Spain, so it is called by the British and French, Spanish thyme.
It is widely used in aromatherapy as relaxing, disinfectant, sleep promoter, inhalation of vapors after infusion of the leaves helps to decongest the nasal passages (due to its relaxing properties, the essential oil should not be used before driving or other activities that require concentration).
Infusion drink has excellent results in colds and flu.
In cooking, its leaves are used in meat dishes, but also sausages, cheese, rice, etc.
Its essential oil is used in food industry to flavor soups and meat preparations.
It is a great substitute for salt.
Very used and known in regions near water.
It has extremely aromatic leaves and beautiful pink and lilac flowers.
It has a delicious lemon scent.
Plant with a pleasant citrus aroma, similar to orange.
Used as a spice and as a medicinal herb, it is grown for thousands of years.
