• Lamiaceae

Components

• Thyme essential oil (thymol, carvacol)
• Flavonoids
• Tannins
• Luteolin

Parts used

• Seeds
• Leaves
• Blossoms

Properties

• Disinfectant
• Antiseptic
• Antitoxin
• Anti-inflammatory
• Expectorant (for cough)
• Bronchospasmic
• Expectorant
• Aromatic (mainly used in cooking)
• Bactericide
• Scar remover
• Antifungal

Indications

Internal use

• Coughing
• Sore throat
• Bronchitis
• Common cold
• Flu
• Sinusitis
• Asthma
• Headaches
• Digestive problems

External use

• Gargle: sore throat, thrush
• Inhalation: colds, sinusitis
• Spray: insect bites, wounds

Side effects

• Risk of allergy to essential oil

Contraindications

• Thyme allergy

Interactions

• Not documented

How to use

• Thyme infusion
• Thyme inhalation
• Thyme capsules
• Thyme tincture 
• Thyme syrup
• Thyme essential oil
• Thyme and honey remedy
• Thyme lotion
• Thyme compress