The origins of thyme date back to ancient societies throughout the Mediterranean. It is packed with vitamin C and is also a good source of vitamin A, and it is a good source of copper, fibre, iron, and manganese. It is used for bronchitis, whooping cough, sore throat, colic, arthritis, upset stomach, stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bedwetting, a movement disorder in children (dyspraxia), intestinal gas (flatulence), parasitic worm infections, and skin disorders. It is also used to increase urine flow (as a diuretic), disinfect the urine, and appetite stimulant.