Herbs - Thyme - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Thyme can be used for respiratory tract infections, including asthma, laryngitis, tonsillitis, coughs, sore throats, deep seated chest infections with thick yellow phlegm. It can also be used for digestive tract related situations, including poor digestion, diarrhea, dyspepsia and flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome.

Thyme is one of the most powerful antiseptics known. The main ingredient in the essential oil, thymol, has anti-septic, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties and is applied externally via aromatherapy. Diffuse the essential oil into the air or apply, diluted, on skin infections and wounds.

This herb also stimulates local immunity and blood supply and is used to treat diarrhea and bedwetting in children. The oil also has bitter properties may expel worms, and, in small doses, has a tranquilizing effect.