Thyme

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Name: Thyme
Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris
Other names: Common thyme, English Thyme, summer thyme, French thyme, garden thyme
Family: Labiatae or Lamiaceae

Possible uses: nervous disorders, angina pectoris, flu, coughs, stomachaches, "blood purifier," cramps, spasmodic coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough, emphysema, asthma, antispasmodic, expectorant, antimicrobial, lowers arterial pressure, increases heart rhythm, increases respiratory volume, lowers blood pressure, alleviates toothaches, antiseptic, antifungal, antimicrobial, mouthwash, Candida infection, athlete's foot, toenail fungus

Part of plant used: leaf, plant, oil
Active constituents: eriodicytol, thymol

Possible side effects: oil is toxic if ingested
Contraindications: sensitivity to blood thinners, pregnancy (large amounts)
Drug interactions: anticoagulants

Sources

Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!

Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs

Taylor's Guide in Herbs

Green Pharmacy
The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook by Burke Lennihan, RN, CCH

Recipes
Gargle for Tonsillitis-essential oil recipe
Sore Throat Gargle: Essential Oil Recipe
Gargle for Tonsillitis-an Essential Oil Recipes