| Scientific name: | Thymus Vulgaris (Common Name: Thyme / Garden Thyme) | |
| Chinese name: | 百里香 | |
| Character: | Thyme is aromatic perennial evergreen herbs. It retains its flavour after dried better than many other herbs. | |
| Edible Parts: | Thyme is an ingredient in western cuisine. It is slightly spicier than oregano and sweeter than sage. | |
| Other Use: | The ancient Greeks used thyme in their baths and burnt it as incense in their temples. Until now, thyme and its essential oil are still commonly used as aroma. |
