Dried thyme leaves are an essential component of pot pouris

As an ex beekeeper, I know that bees are attracted to thyme's purple blossom and derive pollen which imparts an excellent flavour to the honey.

The dried leaves are used, usually enclosed in sachets in wardrobes or closets to keep insects away. Burning thyme (if you have an excess to your culinary needs) also repels insects, or you can make a tea from it and spray it around to keep the insects away

The essential oil in used as a deodorant. It also can be used to prevent mildew.

It is also a prime ingredient in the liqueur Benedictine and an ointment made with it is used for getting rid of warts. Maybe I should have made that into two sentences…..