Thyme
Warms Lung, transforms phlegm.
Overview
Thyme is acrid-slightly warm—warms Lung, transforms phlegm, regulates qi—classic culinary-medicinal aromatic.
Nature & meridians
Acrid, slightly warm; Lung and Spleen.
Key ideas
- Thin cold phlegm cough: gentle food therapy.
- Aromatic de-turbidity: small culinary doses.
Aromatherapy notes
Avoid in heat-type cough; dilute oils away from mucosa.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.