Rheumatism is not a condition that only affects the elderly, as commonly believed. Pain often occurs, especially in cold seasons, due to exposure to cold or humidity.
However, there is a simple and effective way to get rid of rheumatism. Did you know that thyme works wonders in such cases?
This plant improves blood circulation and effectively soothes pain. Here’s what you need to do to relieve rheumatism:
1. Make warm compresses with gauze and thyme, apply them to the areas where you feel pain, and let them act for 30 minutes.
Repeat the procedure whenever you feel pain. You will notice that, at some point, the pain will no longer appear.
2. Buy thyme oil and in the evening, before bed, massage it into the areas where you have issues.
3. Drink thyme tea twice a day. It works wonders against rheumatism! Boil 250 ml of water, and when it reaches a boil, add a tablespoon of thyme leaves, then let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain the infusion and consume it. If you want to change its taste, you can add a little honey and lemon juice.
Health Benefits of Thyme
Symptoms of acute or chronic bronchitis, respiratory viruses, and cough can be reduced with thyme tincture, which has an expectorant effect.
In addition to the cuckoo flower extract, treatment with thyme tincture has bronchodilator, expectorant, and soothing actions. It is recommended to take a teaspoon of each tincture, 4-6 times a day, for 2 weeks.
In the treatment of asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory infections, it is recommended to take essential oil, 2-3 drops a day, for 2 weeks.
The oil has a strong antibiotic and bronchodilator effect. Pharyngitis and laryngitis can also be soothed with thyme oil.
Colitis and enterocolitis can be treated with thyme powder. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (digestive spasms and bloating) can be reduced with thyme powder treatment, as it has anti-inflammatory effects and destroys the fermentation bacterial flora. Take half a teaspoon of powder, 4 times a day.
In the treatment of sinusitis, thyme essential oil is also used in the form of inhalations. Compresses can also be applied to the forehead with thyme tincture, which should be kept for at least 20 minutes.
It is not advisable to use thyme essential oil internally without a doctor’s approval. If you intend to use thyme essential oil externally, you should know that it can irritate the skin.
