Herbs - Thyme - Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

Avoid therapeutic doses during pregnancy as thyme acts as a uterine stimulant. Culinary use is safe.

Thyme oil is generally only suitable for external use and should always be diluted with a carrier oil. It is irritating. It is included appropriately, in very small amounts, with peppermint, in enteric coated capsules for irritable bowel syndrome.