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From the herb garden
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Folk names: Common thyme, Garden Thyme
| Family | Labiatae /Lamiaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Thymus |
| Species | vulgaris |
| Part(s) used | Arial parts |
Actions
Antimicrobial, appetising, anodyne, antispasmodic, astringent, antiseptic, anti-tussive,anti-catarrhal, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, depurative, expectorant, nervine, pectoral, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary (what these mean)
Constituents
More than 1 % volatile oil comprising of thymol,carvacrol, cymol, linalol, borneol, geraniol,bornyl and linalyl acetate , thymol methyl ether and alpha pinene. also containsbitter principles, flavonids, tannins, triterpinoids. caffeic acid, labiatic acid, tannins.