Thyme Extract

Species Name: Thymus vulgaris

Also Known As: Common Thyme, French Thyme, Oil of Thyme, Rubbed Thyme, Spanish Thyme, Garden Thyme, Vanya Yavani, White Thyme Oil, thyme Oil, Thymi herba, Red Thyme Oil, Thyme Essential Oil

What is Thyme extract? Thyme extract comes from the Thyme plant. Both the flowers and leaves are used for medicinal purposes and in cooking. The flowers are antiseptic, sedative, and have disinfectant properties.

The leaves of the thyme plant are fragrant and and can be used fresh or dried to season a variety of culinary dishes.

Home Remedies Using Thyme Extract:

Benefits of Thyme Extract:

Thyme contains a chemical known as Thymol an essential oil that is known to help fight against bacteria. It can help to prevent many bacterial issues, fevers, and digestive problems both inside the body and out.

Thyme extracts are used in soaps, mouthwashes, and toothpastes. It can also help with cold and flu symptoms such as sore throat and fevers.

Thyme extracts are considered to be expectorants, helping those who are suffering from upper respiratory issues to loosen and cough up phlegm. Thyme can help in the treatment whopping cough, tonsillitis, gum disease, and bronchitis.

Side Effects of Thyme Extract:

There are only a few side effects that are connected to Thyme extracts, including stomachache, an upset digestive system, and skin irritation.

Those who are allergic to Thyme will be allergic to Thyme extracts.

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Those who are planning on surgery should completely avoid the use of Thyme.

The extracts may slow down blood clotting, which can cause serious bleeding problems both during and after surgery.

Talk to your doctor about safe levels of Thyme to better understand how much will be considered safe for you to use.