Thyme (Thyme / Garden thyme)

A warming, aromatic kitchen herb for the chest, throat and cold digestion. In traditional use the main applications are: Helps clear chest congestion and soothe dry, irritated coughs; Supports digestion of heavy, cold or oily foods; Antimicrobial action used traditionally in gargles and mouth rinses.

Culinary amounts are safe; medicinal tea uses 1-2 tsp dried leaf per cup, 1-3 cups daily. Amounts vary with age, constitution and health status, so confirm your own dose with a qualified practitioner.

Thyme chest tea: Steep 1-2 tsp dried thyme in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and add honey. Timing — Morning and afternoon during a cold

Avoid large medicinal doses in pregnancy May stimulate the thyroid in very high amounts Caution with blood-thinning medication Speak to a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you take prescription medication.

No. This page documents traditional Ayurvedic use for education; it is not a diagnosis or treatment and does not replace prescribed medication or professional advice.