Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants - Juliet Diaz 2020

Thyme Thymus vulgarus
A Compendium of Plants

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES

protection, courage, new beginnings

In ancient Greece, thyme’s bright evergreen sprigs were thought to be born of the tears of Helen of Troy. Ancient Egyptians embalmed with thyme, and in the Middle Ages women gave knights and warriors sprigs of thyme to bring them courage in battle.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Thyme is such a powerful antimicrobial that before the advent of antibiotics such as penicillin, physicians would heal wounds with thyme. Today, she is a common ingredient in a variety of mouthwashes, including Listerine (though she is not the compound that is responsible for that burning sensation).

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

A common household herb, thyme is another plant that opens the gates between worlds—she is particularly inviting to fairies. Thyme is protective, and will clear any negative energy that may have attached itself to you. Thyme will bring peace to a sad or angry space, and supports overall renewal. Working with thyme will elevate your practice, giving you the confidence you need to believe in your Magical workings.

PLANT WISDOM

Thyme’s powerful vibration resonates down to the bones, inspiring you to get to work and make Magic happen. Dreaming of thyme symbolizes worry—you are anxious about something, but thyme is there to tell you that there is a method to the madness, the journey, and the timing. She encourages you to be patient and trust fully.