TO STUDY THE HERBALISM OF THYME LEAVES

Abstract

Thyme is commonly used as a culinary herb and is characterized by its volatile oil Containing Thymus vulgaris L. Thymus zygis L. (Labiatae/Lamiaceae) .Documented pharmacological actions support some of the traditional medicinal uses, which have been principally attributed to the volatile oil and flavonoid constituents. Thyme should not be ingested during pregnancy and lactation in quantities greater than those found in foods. Thyme is stated to possess carminative, anti-asthmatic, antispasmodic, antitussive, expectorant, secretomotor, bactericidal, anthelmintic and astringent properties. Traditionally, it has been used for dyspepsia, chronic gastritis, asthma, diarrhoea in children, enuresis in children, laryngitis, tonsillitis (as a gargle), and specifically for pertussis and bronchitis.