Thyme's aromatic oils have been inhaled for chest and sinus complaints for generations. A simple steam opens the airways and its natural thymol brings a clean, antiseptic quality to each breath.
| Historical Use | Clearing the chest, easing coughs, antiseptic steams. |
| Modern Application | Steam inhalation, congestion relief. |
| Parts Used | Leaves and flowering tops (dried). |
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