Summer thyme de Provence, like common thyme, is an indispensable herb in the kitchen. This small-growing plant is native to the Mediterranean region. Summer thyme is less hardy than common thyme, but it grows faster and doesn't become woody as quickly and is therefore easier to use whole in dishes. The small leaves of this variety smell very nice and taste delicious too.
Summer thyme has several medicinal uses. Summer thyme is traditionally used against Rheumatism, stomach cramps, insomnia, Asthma, lung diseases, paralysis, headaches and colic. Summer thyme is also blood-purifying, flu-fighting and stomach-strengthening. Summer thyme is also used as an anti-cough remedy. Summer thyme is also used in cooking with lamb, beef, pork, eggs, cheese, pasta, soups and potatoes. Summer thyme is also an important part of Provencal herbs and of a bouquet garni. Summer thyme is also widely used in sauces, stews, stir-fries, oven dishes, pasta dishes, marinades, with game, in soups, salads, potato dishes, egg dishes (omelets) and in herb butter. It is also a very popular herb in French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Moroccan, Tunisian, English and Dutch cuisine. Summer thyme can be cooked along in dishes. Summer thyme is used both fresh and dried. Dried summer thyme has a stronger flavour. The leaves of summer thyme are used or the whole thyme is added to a dish. Summer thyme is also used to make tea. This tea is used against colds, coughs, throat problems and to strengthen health. Summer thyme can also be added to a foot bath or herbal bath. Summer thyme then acts to ward off cold, combat fatigue and to relax. So summer thyme is used in many different ways. Cover the plants, in autumn with e.g. a straw layer or mulch to prevent freezing. Summer thyme blooms with pink to white flowers. Non hardy perennial.
