Key Active Components
The compounds behind the effects.
Thymol
Carvacrol
p-Cymene
Traditionally Used For
Common ailments addressed by this herb.
Cough
Bronchitis
Sore Throat
Wet Cough
Whooping Cough
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
History & Traditional Use
Ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming, while Greeks used it as an incense and for its medicinal properties. In the Middle Ages, it was given to knights for courage. Its use in treating coughs and respiratory infections has been documented for centuries, particularly in European folk medicine.
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