The volatile essential oils in thyme are high in antiviral, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal properties. Drinking thyme tea each morning can lower the viral load in the body thus making it effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

One of the reasons thyme is so beneficial is because it’s high in vitamins and minerals, like iron, potassium, calcium, folic acid, B-complex vitamins, vitamin A, and C. All of these nutrients contribute to proper red blood cell formation, blood pressure regulation, and distribution of antioxidants in the body. It also contains thymol, an essential oil with potent antioxidant properties.

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Drinking thyme tea consistently each morning before breakfast can help alleviate joint and muscle pain.

Thyme Tea Recipe

Ingredients:
– 1c boiling water
– 1 tsp dry or 1T fresh thyme
– Ginger slices
– Honey to taste

Directions:
– Warm your tea cup with hot water.
– Pour away the water.
– Put thyme in the cup. Add fresh boiling water and cover.
– Leave to steep 3 to 5 minutes. Add more thyme for a stronger flavor.
– Steeping too long will make the tea bitter. Use honey or stevia to sweeten.
– Add ginger slices and/or lemon slice if desired.

According to livestrong.com, there are some side effects to consider before drinking thyme tea. Juan R. Avila, author of Professional’s Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicines, recommends avoiding the tea if you have a “known sensitivity to plants in the mint family such as rosemary, basil, catmint, hyssop, oregano and celery.” You should also stay away if you have an allergy to grass.

Avila also cautions against using thyme leaves if you have a history of  heart disease, peptic ulcers or other gastrointestinal disorders. “If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, tightening of the throat, skin rash or swelling of the joints after drinking thyme tea, seek immediate medical attention.”

Thyme is not just for flavoring your food in cooking. Drinking thyme tea can help to treat your fibromyalgia.

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