Recipe
Wild thyme syrup
- Herb:
- Wild thyme Thymus serpyllum
- Method:
- Syrup
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 45 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Steep 3–4 handfuls dried tops in 500 ml boiling water, cover, and cool about 30 minutes, then strain.
- Add about the same volume of sugar (or honey) and warm gently to dissolve without caramelising.
- Bottle and store refrigerated; dilute in water to taste.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Sweet syrup — caution with diabetes; not a substitute for medical respiratory care.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Wild thyme — Herb card
Syrup — Processing method detail