About Thyme
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) contains thymol and carvacrol with spasmolytic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. A few small RCTs exist, mostly using combination products (thyme + ivy or thyme + primrose root) for acute bronchitis and cough. EMA recognizes traditional use for upper respiratory symptoms. Standalone human clinical data is very limited. No established RDA/UL.
What Thyme supports
- Traditional use for cough and upper respiratory support
- Thymol has antimicrobial properties in vitro
How much Thyme to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
160–500
mg
Dry extract form; one RCT used 160 mg thyme extract combined with primrose root for bronchitis. Standalone dosing data is very limited.
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Only a few small trials, mostly using combination products; very limited standalone human data
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