Thyme
Herbs
Scientific name: Thymi herba
Synonyms: Garden thyme, common thyme, Roman thyme, tripe
Family: Lamiaceae
Occurrence of the plant: Central and Southern Europe
Characteristics: The medicinal spice plant was valued by the Sumerians more than 4,000 years ago. Thyme is still a popular spice today and is also used in the liqueur industry.
Application & Preparation
Thyme
Application
Symptoms of bronchitis, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.
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Effect
Antibacterial, calming, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant, pain reliever
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Tea making
1 teaspoon full (approx. 1.4 g) of thyme is poured with boiling water (approx. 150 ml) and after about 10 to 15 minutes, if necessary, passed through a tea strainer.​
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed, one cup is drunk several times a day.
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Included in:
Thyme – PZN 03962202
Cold tea – PZN 03962231
Cough and bronchial tea – PZN 03962254
