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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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'''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|sore throats}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
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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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Common thyme has a very long history of folk use for a wide range of ailments[218]. It is very rich in essential oils and these are the active ingredients responsible for most of the medicinal properties[218]. In particular, thyme is valued for its antiseptic and antioxidant properties, it is an excellent tonic and is used in treating respiratory diseases and a variety of other ailments[254]. The flowering tops are anthelmintic, strongly antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, deodorant, diaphoretic, disinfectant, expectorant, sedative and tonic[4, 7, 21, 200, 218]. The plant is used internally in the treatment of dry coughs, whooping cough, bronchitis, bronchial catarrh, asthma, laryngitis, indigestion, gastritis and diarrhoea and enuresis in children[238]. It should not be prescribed for pregnant women[238]. Externally, it is used in the treatment of tonsillitis, gum diseases, rheumatism, arthritis and fungal infections[238]. The plant can be used fresh at any time of the year, or it can be harvested as it comes into flower and either be distilled for the oil or dried for later use[238]. Thyme has an antioxidant effect, thus regular use of this herb improves the health and longevity of individual body cells and therefore prolongs the life of the body[254, K]. The essential oil is strongly antiseptic[4]. The whole herb is used in the treatment of digestive disorders, sore throats, fevers etc[4]. The essential oil is one of the most important oils used in aromatherapy[7, 210]. Its keyword is 'Bacterial'[210]. It is used especially in cases of exhaustion, depression, upper respiratory tract infections, skin and scalp complaints etc[238]. The oil can cause allergic reactions and irritation to the skin and mucous membranes[238].
 
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
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==Chemical Composition==
 
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==Identification==
 
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{{Fruit|General|7–10 mm|The fruit is dry but does not split open when ripe||-}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
 
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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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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4391421/ Thymus vulgaris essential oil: chemical composition and antimicrobial activity]
 
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4391421/ Thymus vulgaris essential oil: chemical composition and antimicrobial activity]
 
* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Himalayan%20Thyme.html Thymus vulgaris  on flowers of india]
 
* [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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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

[2]

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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