Thyme
Thymus vulgaris L., or Thymus zygis L., and its var. gracilis Boissier (Fam. Labiatae)
Thyme contains constituents such as Thymol, Carvacrol, and other thyme EO components—P-cymene, Y-terpinene, Linalool, β-myrcene, Terpinen-4 Volatile oils, as well as Tannins, Bitters, Saponins. Flavonoids-Expectorant, anti-microbial, antispasmodic, astringent, anthelmintic, carminative, immune stimulant, decongestant, it moistens cough, easing the process to cough, is a disinfectant, kills infections, reduces the risk a catching cold. Helps reduce anxiety, treats insomnia, reduce toxins in the body, fights off the common cold. it is a catarrh, and also aides with pruritus associated with dermatitis, good for bruises, and sprains
It exerts an antibacterial effect on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and has antiviral (herpes simplex virus type I, human rhinoviruses and influenza viruses)
Compiled by TBKelley
sources:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7571078/
Herbal Antivirals by Stephen Harrod Buhner
https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/thyme-may-kill-off-bacteria-and-viruses-and-can-be-highly-beneficial-in-supporting-the-immune-system/
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