thyme (thymus vulgaris)
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Thymus VulgarisPLANT FLOWER
Contents
IntroductionFamil
y
Botanical
Name
English
Name
Urdu Name
Part Used
Chemical
ConstituentsUses
Mechanism
of Actio
n
Drug Interact
ionsSide
Effects Toxicity DosageContraindicatio
nsReferen
ces
INTRODUCTION• Labiateae• LamiaceaeFamily• Thymus vulgaris L.Botanical
Name
• Garden ThymeEnglish Name
• SaetarUrdu Name• Flowers• Leaves• Oil
Part Used
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
Thyme essential
oilsThymol Carvacro
lThyme Extract Cineol Cymene Borneol
USESIn cough mixtures and mouth washes
For skin conditions especially fungus infections
As anti-bacterial
As anti-cancer
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Anti-fungal nature
Caused by
carvacrol
Alter the hyphal
morphology
Cause hyphal
aggregates
Results in
reduced hyphal
diameter
Lysis of hyphal
wall
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Anti-microbial nature Caused by Thymol and Carvacrol
Inhibit bacterial growth by lactate formation
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Thymol Used with chlorhexidine
Used in mouth washes
Prevent tooth decay
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Thyme extract Treat cold, bronchitis, laryngitis
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Thyme essential oils Treat lung and breast cancer
DRUG INTERACTIONSThyme interact with anti-
coagulants Increase risk of bleeding
Thyme interact with anti-hyperglycemic drugs
May cause severe hypoglycemia
Thyme interact with sedatives and CNS-depressants Increased drowsiness
SIDE EFFECTSSide effects
Headache Vomiting Dizzines
sHeart burn Diarrhea Nausea GIT
Irritation
TOXICITYExcessive dose of Thyme can cause seizure. In general, its use is not recommended for a long period of time.
Thymol at high dose, can cause liver toxicity, albuminuria and hematuria.
Prolonged use of Thymol based mouth washes can cause thyrotoxicosis.
DOSAGEDose
External Use:
Fluid extract: 1-2ml up to three times a day
Tincture: 2-6ml three times a day
Infusion: 1-4g three times daily
Internal Use:
5% infusion used as compress
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Must be avoided during pregnancy Must be avoided during lactation or breast feeding
REFERENCESHandbook of herbs and spices volume 2 by K.V. Peter.
Herbs and natural supplements volume 2 by Lesley Brown, Marc Cohen.
http://chamberlins.com/nsl&DocID=bottornline-thyme
Evidence-Based Complementary and alternative medicine by Edvin L. Cooper
www.medicinalplants-pharmacognosy.com
www.webmd.com/vitamin-supplenment=thyme
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