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
Clinical studies typically use 160–500 mg of Thyme. Dry extract form; one RCT used 160 mg thyme extract combined with primrose root for bronchitis. Standalone dosing data is very limited.
- Effective range
- 160–500 mg
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Only a few small trials, mostly using combination products; very limited standalone human data
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