Thyme ( Thymus serpylum) صعتر

Dried leaves 
Fresh leaves 
Thyme (Za'atar) is another miracle of my God's creations, it is common among Arabs to eat Thyme blended with sesame seeds & salt, but it is un-known to the rest of Muslim world. It is high in Vitamin "K", Iron & Manganese.

The volatile oil components of thyme have also been shown to have antimicrobial activity against a host of different bacteria and fungi. Staphalococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Shigella sonnei are a few of the species against which Thyme has been shown to have antibacterial activity. For thousands of years, herbs and spices have been used to help preserve foods and protect them from microbial contamination, now research shows that both thyme and basil contain constituents that can both prevent contamination and decontaminate previously contaminated foods.

Sa'tar (Thyme) is hot & dry in the third degree, it removes gas, reduces bloating, helps to digest heavy foods, cleanses the skin's color, opens urine & menstruation, very good for coldness in stomach & liver, increases the sex drive, fixes Colds / Flu when inhaled, & kills the intestinal worms.

Thyme Fumigation

"Fumigate your houses with Thyme & Frankincense (Lubaan)". 
If these two herbs are put on burning woods they emit fumes which kill the mosquitoes, flies and other insects. These fumes are also beneficial for asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions.

Termites Control

If you keep this thyme in your bookshelf the books will be safe from termites. Thyme can also be kept in clothes cupboards to protect the clothes from insects.

Eating Thyme (Za'tar Farsi) is favorite among Arabs, but they take it with heavy salt (usually the Fatair ~ pastry that are made with Thyme, Salt & Sesame dipped in Olive Oil). Thyme is the least common among Indo-Pak community.


Dried Thyme is also available in RAW form, it should be cleaned properly before grinding, dust & sticks (branches) should be removed; we only need the dried leaves. Thyme will be the best for children / adults who suffer with intestinal worms.

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