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'''Thyme''' is an evergreen herb with culinary, medicinal and ornamental uses. The most common variety is Thymus vulgaris. Thyme is of the genus Thymus of the mint family Lamiaceae and a relative of the oregano genus Origanum.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Digestive disorders}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Depression}}, {{Uses|Respiratory tract infections}}, {{Uses|Skin and scalp complaint}}, {{Uses|Tonsillitis}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Whooping cough}}, {{Uses|Bronchial catarrh}}, {{Uses|Laryngitis}}.
  
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'''Thyme''' (/ˈtaɪm/) is an evergreen herb with culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. The most common variety is Thymus vulgaris. Thyme is of the genus Thymus of the mint family (Lamiaceae), and a relative of the oregano genus Origanum.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
  
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== Description ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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The essential oil was isolated in a yield of 1.25% by steam distillation from the aerial part of the plant and subsequently analyzed by GC-MS. The major components were p-cymene (8.41%), γ-terpinene (30.90%) and thymol (47.59%).<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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Thyme is best cultivated in a hot, sunny location with well-drained soil. It is generally planted in the spring, and thereafter grows as a perennial. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or dividing rooted sections of the plant. It tolerates drought well. The plants can take deep freezes and are found growing wild on mountain highlands.
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=Jangli ajwain|en=Himalayan Thyme, Wild Thyme}}
  
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== Uses ==
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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*The spread of thyme throughout Europe was thought to be due to the Romans, as they used it to purify their rooms and to "give an aromatic flavour to cheese and liqueurs".<ref name="uses"/>
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===Rasa===
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*In the European Middle Ages, the herb was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares.
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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* In this period, women also often gave knights and warriors gifts that included thyme leaves, as it was believed to bring courage to the bearer. Thyme was also used as incense and placed on coffins during funerals, as it was supposed to assure passage into the next life.
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===Guna===
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*Oil of thyme, the essential oil of common thyme (Thymus vulgaris), contains 20–54% thymol. Thyme essential oil also contains a range of additional compounds, such as p-cymene, myrcene, borneol, and linalool.
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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*It has also been shown to be effective against various fungi that commonly infect toenails. Thymol can also be found as the active ingredient in some all-natural, alcohol-free hand sanitizers.
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===Veerya===
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*A tisane made by infusing the herb in water can be used for coughs and bronchitis.
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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== References ==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Evergreen herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are simple i.e.lobed or unlobed but not separated into leaflets}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Blue to purple, white|5|The flower is bilaterally symmetrical}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|General|7–10 mm|The fruit is dry but does not split open when ripe||-}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Sow about the middle of March or early April, in dry, mild weather, moderately thin, in shallow drills about 1/2 inch deep, and 8 or 9 inches apart, in good, light soil, in a warm position.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Dry slope areas}}, {{Commonly seen|Limestone soils}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Détail sur des fleurs d'une touffe de thym.JPG
 
   
 
   
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Eristalinus aeneus, Sète 01.jpg
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<ref name="uses">[http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/t/thygar16.html "Thyme. A Modern Herbal". botanical.com]</ref>
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File:Thymus vulgaris9.JPG
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File:Thymus vulgaris10.JPG
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==References==
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25870697 Chemical constituets]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/thymus/vulgaris/ Plant characteristics]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/t/thygar16.html Cultivation details]</ref>
 
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4391421/ Thymus vulgaris essential oil: chemical composition and antimicrobial activity]
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* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Himalayan%20Thyme.html Thymus vulgaris  on flowers of india]
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* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/thymus-vulgaris Thymus vulgaris on science direct]
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* [http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f970 Thymus vulgaris on missouri botonical garden]
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyme Thyme]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:45, 25 August 2020

Thyme

Thyme is an evergreen herb with culinary, medicinal and ornamental uses. The most common variety is Thymus vulgaris. Thyme is of the genus Thymus of the mint family Lamiaceae and a relative of the oregano genus Origanum.

Uses

Digestive disorders, Fever, Snakebites, Depression, Respiratory tract infections, Skin and scalp complaint, Tonsillitis, Sore throats, Whooping cough, Bronchial catarrh, Laryngitis.

Parts Used

Flowers, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

The essential oil was isolated in a yield of 1.25% by steam distillation from the aerial part of the plant and subsequently analyzed by GC-MS. The major components were p-cymene (8.41%), γ-terpinene (30.90%) and thymol (47.59%).[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi Jangli ajwain
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Himalayan Thyme, Wild Thyme


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Evergreen herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple The leaves are simple i.e.lobed or unlobed but not separated into leaflets

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Blue to purple, white 5 The flower is bilaterally symmetrical

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
General 7–10 mm The fruit is dry but does not split open when ripe - {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Sow about the middle of March or early April, in dry, mild weather, moderately thin, in shallow drills about 1/2 inch deep, and 8 or 9 inches apart, in good, light soil, in a warm position.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Dry slope areas, Limestone soils.

Photo Gallery

  • Détail sur des fleurs d'une touffe de thym.JPG
  • Eristalinus aeneus, Sète 01.jpg
  • Thymus vulgaris9.JPG
  • Thymus vulgaris10.JPG
  • Thymus vulgaris fragrantissimus1.jpg
  • Thymus vulgaris.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constituets
  2. ↑ Plant characteristics
  3. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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