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.
Mastic thyme
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.
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Cultivation
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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.
Used as a medicinal plant, it is considered a digestive and expetorante, has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
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.
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.
Creeping Thyme
Very used and known in regions near water.
Broadleaved thyme
It has extremely aromatic leaves and beautiful pink and lilac flowers.
Citrus thyme
It has a delicious lemon scent.
Orange thyme
Plant with a pleasant citrus aroma, similar to orange.
Common thyme
Used as a spice and as a medicinal herb, it is grown for thousands of years.