Thyme is a herb first used by the Greek in baths and incense, and Egyptians used it for embalming. The herb is cultivated and it is sold in sprigs. A sprig is a single stem snipped from the plant. It has a strong flavor, due to the amount of thymol in it. Thymol is used in cigarettes, to treat fungal spores, and also used in embalming. Thyme is usually used to flavor meats, soups, and stews. Apparently, it is a primary flavor with lamb. Thyme is also in Listerine mouthwash because it contains thymol. Tea with thyme is given to treat coughs. For other respiratory diseases, thyme is taken by steam inhalation. Luckily for KFC, it is an extremely healthy herb, rich in vitamin K and iron. Here is a picture of thymol.
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