Forest Sanctuary

Lemon Thyme

Lemon Thyme

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Lemon Thyme

Lemon Thyme

Thymus citriodorus

Perennial anchorMedicinalPerennial

Sign

Taurus

House

2

Element

Earth

Modality

Fixed

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Kapha & Vata

Rasa / Taste

Pungent

Virya / Energy

Heating

Medicinal Actions

Digestive tonic, antimicrobial, antioxidant

Helps With

Indigestion / bloatingCold & flu

Why This Plant

"A fragrant ground-hugger; daily digestive tonic with a lemon lift."

Cultivation

Perennial; lean soil, full sun.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Generally very safe.

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211 E. Dixon Street, Forest, OH 45843 USA

In the village of Forest, Hardin County, Ohio.

Forest Sanctuary is a living lab of WholeFam, under True North Neuro, a registered Ohio nonprofit. There is nothing to buy and no membership — only an open door.

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Anything here about plants as old garden remedies is shared for learning and reflection, not as medical advice.