Description
Its range of use is impressive, and it has over 400 subspecies. The ancient Egyptians used it in their embalming practices, while the ancient Greeks used it as incense. Thanks to its distinctive taste, thyme has remained a culinary staple until today. But thyme is also quickly gaining a reputation for its medicinal qualities, such as its effectiveness in treating acne and high blood pressure. If you’re tired of buying and trying over-the-counter acne medications without good results, you might be in luck. Thyme is known for its antibacterial properties and it may have a future as an acne-fighting ingredient.
When thyme is infused in alcohol for days or weeks, it turns into a solution called a tincture. Researchers in the United Kingdom tested the effects of thyme tinctures on acne.
In the study done on thyme tincture, the results were impressive. This natural herbal preparation fought pimples better than anti-acne products, which contained benzoyl peroxide. Time will tell if this remedy is an effective acne treatment.