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Thyme

• Thyme
  Common Name(s)
  thyme, herba thymi, red thyme, rubbed thyme, thick leaf thyme
  Scientific Name(s)
  Thymus vulgaris L. (Lamiaceae)
  How is Thyme usually used?
  Thyme is available as aerialaerialplant parts appearing above ground parts (i.e., flowering tops and dried leaves) and volatile (essential) oil. It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed) or topicallytopicallyto be applied on the skin as dried herb, tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution, or infusioninfusionthe process of steepsteepTo soak an agent (such as tea) to extract its active ingredienting or soaking plant material in hot or cold water to isolate its active ingredient.
• Oral (aerial parts):
• dried herb: 1 g to 2 g, several times per day
  tincture: 3 mL, 3 times per day
  Topical (volatile oil): 5% infusion - as a gargle or mouthwash.
• For prolonged use, consult a health care provider.
• What is Thyme used for?
  Oral thyme is traditionally used:
• as a sedativesedativean agent that induces sleep, relaxes, and reduces tension
  as an antipyreticantipyretican agent that reduces or prevents fever
  as an antisepticantiseptican agent that prevents or reduces infection from wounds