Thyme herb

Thyme herb is a medicinal plant with many beneficial properties.

Indications thyme

Thyme herb is used for:

Inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx:

• acute pharyngitis,
• acute tonsillitis,
• chronic rhinitis.

Inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity:

• gingivitis,
• stomatitis.

Diseases of the upper respiratory tract

• dry cough,
• acute tracheitis,
• acute laryngitis,
• acute bronchitis,
• pneumonia.

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Release form

Thyme herb is produced in the form of plant raw materials in bags.

Pharmacodynamics

Thyme herb has an antiseptic effect due to the content of resins and tannins. Relaxes the bronchi, helps expectoration.

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of thyme herb have not been described.

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Dosing and administration

Place 10 g of the herb in an enamel bowl, pour in 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid and leave in a water bath for 20 minutes, cool at room temperature, and strain. Bring the volume of the resulting infusion to 200 ml. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day before meals. For rinsing the mouth, use ½ cup 3-4 times a day.

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Use thyme during pregnancy

It is prohibited to use thyme herb during pregnancy.

Contraindications

Impaired liver or kidney function, stomach ulcer, hypothyroidism, atherosclerosis, pregnancy, breastfeeding.

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Side effects thyme

Nausea.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported. There is no antidote.

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Interactions with other drugs

The interaction of Thyme herb with other drugs has not been described.

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Storage conditions

Thyme herb is stored in a dark, dry place. The finished infusion is stored in the refrigerator for 2 days.

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Special instructions

The plant has been popular among the Slavs since ancient times. It is winter-hardy. The flowers are white or blue, collected in bunches. The leaves of thyme are hard, ovoid. Sowing is carried out at the end of March, in June thyme begins to bloom. This herb has a very pleasant aroma and a slightly bitter taste. The harvested crop is dried in the shade, and before use it is sifted to get rid of large foreign particles.

Thyme contains gum, vitamins B and C. In addition to its antiseptic effect, thyme also has an anti-inflammatory, expectorant and antispasmodic effect on the body. Thyme overcomes rheumatism, helps to overcome toothache and stomatitis.

Thyme bath: boil thyme and throw it into the bath. For this you need a pack of herbs, which you pour boiling water over and leave for 2 hours. Such a bath is a light sleeping pill and is excellent for calming.

Recipe for thyme oil: take the herb and pour oil over it (1:3). Infuse for 14 days.

Avicenna believed that thyme delays old age. The Greeks took thyme for asthma and meningitis. The Egyptians used thyme for embalming.

Shelf life

Shelf life: 2 years.

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