Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris)
Thymus Vulgaris is a herb in the mint family. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects that may be useful in treating everything from intestinal infections to skin conditions.
Natural Sources
Extracted from Thyme leaves. Thyme Vulgaris can be used fresh or dried, or it can be distilled into an essential oil for aromatherapy. Thyme is also sold as a dietary supplement in liquid or capsule form. The herb can be used in teas, mouthwashes, and nasal sprays.
Benefits | |
|---|---|
Anxiety | Bronchitis |
Colic | Dermatitis |
Ear infections | Hair loss |
Menstrual cramps | Sciatica |
Urinary tract infection | Arthritis |
Colds | Cough |
Diarrhoea | Flatulence |
Laryngitis | Oral thrush |
Sore throat | Whooping cough |
Evidence Summary
Thyme has long been used as a home remedy for cough, bronchitis, and other respiratory conditions. It is can also be taken orally to treat a chest infection or inhaled to open airways. There is some clinical evidence of these effects (1). Researchers have concluded that Thymus Vulgaris has a strong anti-microbial effect (2). A recent study has concluded that Thymus Vulgaris oil formulation can be proposed as a possible spasmolytic and antispastic tool in medicine (3). Studies have found Thymus Vulgaris to exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticarcinogenesis, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic activities, as well as a potential as a growth enhancer and immunomodulator (4).
Products with Thyme Extract (Thymus Vulgaris)
Selituss Chesty Cough Relief
100ml Oral Liquid
non drowsy + sugar free + cherry flavour
$11.99
Selituss Chesty Cough Relief
200ml Oral Liquid
non drowsy + sugar free + cherry flavour
$15.95
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References:
1. Foshati, Sahar et al. “The effect of grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract supplementation on flow-mediated dilation, blood pressure, and heart rate: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials with duration- and dose-response analysis.” Pharmacological research vol. 175 (2022): 105905. doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105905
2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9781845691936500178?via%3Dihub
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/vitis-vinifera