A versatile and stimulating wild thyme

Less powerful than common thyme but milder and more pleasant in infusion, wild thyme is well tolerated, especially by children from 6 years old. It is used to relieve coughs, spasmodic digestive disorders or general fatigue, and is also used in fortifying preparations.

Description

Cut and dried flowering tops, gray-green to purplish in color, with an intense and pleasant aromatic odor, characteristic of thymol. Harvest at the beginning of flowering to preserve the volatile principles.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Wild thyme
• Latin name: Thymus serpyllum
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Part used: Aerial part (leaves, stems and flowering tops)
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe (France, Balkans, Central Europe)
• English name: Wild thyme cut
• Name in German: Feld-Thymian geschnitten
• Name in Spanish: Tomillo silvestre cortado
• Name in Italian: Timo serpillo tagliato
• Name in Arabic: زعتر بري مقطع

Main virtues

Expectorant, antispasmodic, digestive, general tonic, mild antiseptic, anti-fatigue.

Main constituents

Essential oils (thymol, carvacrol, geraniol), flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, saponins.

Professional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1.5 to 2 g per cup – infuse for 10 minutes – 2 to 3 times a day.
• Decoction: 10 g/L – boil for 5 min – used as a gargle or steam bath.
• Common associations: plantain, bouillon-blanc, marshmallow, mallow, rosemary, hyssop.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Plant well tolerated at usual doses.
• Not recommended for people allergic to Lamiaceae.
• Avoid prolonged use in pregnant women without medical advice (presence of thymol).

History and traditional use

Wild thyme has been known since ancient times as a natural tonic and fortifier. It was used in rural areas to relieve coughs, flu, and digestive problems. As an infusion, it is also known to stimulate the appetite and restore energy during convalescence. For external use, it is used in aromatic baths to relieve mild muscle pain.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: food grade kraft bag or airtight HDPE pot.
• Storage: dry, away from light and heat.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Works on traditional herbal medicine and gentle aromatherapy
• Botanical data on European thymes

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