Lemon Thyme

Lemon Thyme

Thymus Citriodorus 'Aureus'

Uses: C, CO, H, M

Parts Used: L

Culinary: Can be used in chicken broth or stuffing; in clam chowder and marinades for meats or fish; in sauces; with onions, carrots or peas; in egg dishes with other sweet herbs; even in a baked apple dessert, for fish, for tea, and for salad dressings, or anywhere a milder thyme is desired. The flavor can be captured in oils or butter. The foliage freezes.

Medicinal: The essential oil thymol is used extensively in mouthwash, toothpaste, and anti-rheumatic ointments. Thymus vulgaris has been used as an antispasmodic ingredient for herbal sore throat and cough preparations, but some sources suggest that it should not be used during pregnancy.

Notes: It was one of the Egyptian mummification herbs. It was used as a fumigant and as temple incense and medicinally in many ways.

Disclaimer: Rams Hill Farm only includes Medicinal & Cosmetic use as a reference. Rams Hill Farm does not claim any medical knowledge. Readers should consult their physician before using any herbs for medicinal purposes. They should research these herbs on their own for risks, dosages, concerns, etc., particularly if these are intended for any medicinal treatments.

Drying Herbs: Hang in warm, dark, well-ventilated area until herbs are crisp(about 2 weeks). Store in a cool, dark area away from heat. Crumble herbs only as needed to retain the best possible flavor. A screen may also be used to dry any leaves not on a stem. Alternatively, herbs may be left in the fridge for several weeks to dry, this helps to retain the best color and flavor. Microwaving may cause the herbs to loose flavor from the high heat.

Uses abbreviations: Culinary; COsmetic; CRaft; Household; Medicinal; Ornamental; Fragrance; Economic; everLasting; Dye plant; Butterfly, bird, bee plant; Native

Parts Used abbreviations: Bark, Flowers, FRuit, Leaves, Roots, Seeds

References:
Herbs Geoffrey Burnie, Consultant Editor Fog City Press
Herb Bible McHoy, Peter & Pamela Westland
Kitchen Garden Planner Trout, Darrel Country Home Books
Potpourri Gardener James, Theodore, Jr Macmillian Publishing
Herb Society of America
Mountain Meadow Seeds
There may be others
LemonThyme