Thymus Vulgaris 50g – Common Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris – shredded herb (common thyme)

Chances are this herb has a permanent spot in your kitchen cabinet, because thyme is an absolute must in Provençal cuisine. The shrubby plant belongs—just like lemon balm—to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Thyme grows mainly in the Mediterranean region and is primarily used today as a culinary herb. 

The use of thyme has a long history. For example, the ancient Egyptians used thyme as a balm. In ancient Greece, they also used thyme as incense in temples and added it to bathwater. However, it was the Romans who began using thyme in food—specifically as a flavoring for cheese and alcoholic beverages.