Chinese name

Thymus vulgaris

Latin name

Thymus vulgaris

Alias

Muscadine, parsley

Thymus vulgaris is a perennial herb with a wide range of uses for its leaves. Cultivation requires adequate sunshine and good ventilation, well-drained sandy loam or deep loamy soil is preferred. It is commonly used in Chinese food for decoration; Western food as seasoning, decoration, etc., with a pungent flavor.