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TIJM, Thymus vulgaris |
| Parts used: Herb |
| Constituents: Volatile oil, Tannins, Bitters, Flavonoids, Triterpenoid saponins,
Salicylate more than 200 mcg. per mL |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Expectorant
Antitussive
Antibacterial
Anthelmintic
Anti-fungal
Anti-spasmodic
Astringent
Carminative
Trophorestorative |
Lower respiratory tract problems, bronchitis, emphysema, pertussis, aspergillosis, coughs, pleurisy, laryngitis, dry coughs, asthma, colds, bronchial catarrh,
nervous coughs, whooping cough, flu, sinusitis
Worms (large doses), decreases growth of H. pylori (chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers), candidiasis
Cystitis, enuresis (bedwetting in children), dyspepsia
Enteritis, acute and chronic gastritis, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, colic
Anaemia, Hypotension, poor concentration
Adrenocortical deficiency, increases Qi, fatigue esp. in afternoon from overwork |
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| Herbal extract,
15-40mL per week |
| Energetics: Warming, drying, bitter, pungent, astringent |
| Meridians: lung, spleen, kidney |
| Contraindications: Pregnancy. In excessive amounts of Thyme will cause uterine
contractions that may cause expulsion of a foetus. It is safe in therapeutic dosages. |
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