Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris
Family:Thymus vulgaris; Anthelmintic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aromatherapy; Carminative; Deodorant; Diaphoretic; Disinfectant; Expectorant; Sedative; Tonic.
Common name:Common thyme
Common thyme has a very long history of folk use for a wide range of ailments. It is very rich in essential oils and these are the active ingredients responsible for most of the medicinal properties. In particular thyme is valued for its antiseptic and antioxidant properties it is an excellent tonic and is used in treating respiratory diseases and a variety of other ailments. The flowering tops are anthelmintic strongly antiseptic antispasmodic carminative deodorant diaphoretic disinfectant expectorant sedative and tonic. The plant is used internally in the treatment of dry coughs whooping cough bronchitis bronchial catarrh asthma laryngitis indigestion gastritis and diarrhoea and enuresis in children. It should not be prescribed for pregnant women. Externally it is used in the treatment of tonsillitis gum diseases rheumatism arthritis and fungal infections. The plant can be used fresh at any time of the year or it can be harvested as it comes into flower and either be distilled for the oil or dried for later use. Thyme has an antioxidant effect thus regular use of this herb improves the health and longevity of individual body cells and therefore prolongs the life of the body. The essential oil is strongly antiseptic. The whole herb is used in the treatment of digestive disorders sore throats fevers etc. The essential oil is one of the most important oils used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Bacterial'. It is used especially in cases of exhaustion depression upper respiratory tract infections skin and scalp complaints etc. The oil can cause allergic reactions and irritation to the skin and mucous membranes.

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