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Thyme

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Thymus vulgaris

Oral Uses

  • Cough RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is an antibacterial; fights infection; it is an antispasmodic, antitussive and expectorant; relieves spasmodic cough and whooping cough. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General infection RatingRating

    Thyme is an antibacterial; fights infection; used for treatment. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Indigestion Rating

    Thyme is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; improves digestion. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antitussive RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Diaphoretic RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of thyme daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply thyme containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Parasiticide RatingRatingRating

    Thyme is a parasiticide; eliminates parasites on the skin. Apply thyme containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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