A versatile powder for immunity and digestion

Rich in flavonoids and natural essential oils, wild thyme powder is a valuable ingredient for formulas that strengthen the body, stimulate the appetite, and support digestive and respiratory functions. It is suitable for capsules, tablets, or instant infusions.

Description

Green to light brown powder, fine texture, powerful and pleasant aromatic odor. Obtained by cold grinding the dried flowering tops of wild thyme grown or harvested in temperate garrigue zones.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Wild thyme
• Latin name: Thymus serpyllum
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Part used: Aerial part (leaves, stems, flowering tops)
• Form: Powder
• Origin: France, Central and Southern Europe
• English name: Wild thyme powder
• Name in German: Feld-Thymianpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de tomillo silvestre
• Name in Italian: Polvere di timo serpillo
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق الزعتر البري

Main virtues

Expectorant, mild antiseptic, digestive stimulant, tonic, antispasmodic, immune support.

Main constituents

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

Professional use and dosage

• Capsules: 250 to 350 mg per dose – up to 2 times per day.
• Loose powder: 0.5 to 1 g to be diluted in a hot liquid (herbal tea, broth) – 1 to 3 times per day.
• Common associations: plantain, mallow, marshmallow, rosemary, licorice, hyssop.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Plant well tolerated at usual doses.
• Not recommended in case of known allergy to plants of the Lamiaceae family.
• Avoid prolonged use at high doses in pregnant women without medical supervision.

History and traditional use

Considered the thyme of the meadows, wild thyme has been known since ancient times to strengthen the respiratory tract, fight coughs, and stimulate the appetite. It was used in grandmother's herbal teas to combat colds and improve sluggish digestion. The powdered form concentrates the active ingredients for practical and effective modern preparations.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: opaque airtight jar or professional kraft bag.
• Storage: away from light, heat and humidity.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Works on traditional and modern herbal medicine
• Botanical data on European and Mediterranean thymes

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