What is the recommended dose of Thyme?

- **Look for:** Bronchipret® or Bronchicum® (thyme + ivy or thyme + primrose — most clinical data); standardized to thymol content; dried leaf or fluid extract - **Avoid:** Thyme essential oil for ...

Is Thyme safe to take daily?

Thyme is rated "Generally Safe" based on clinical evidence. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement.

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Ingredient Research

Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD

Thyme

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AVELOR SUMMARY

Thyme contains thymol and carvacrol — the same antimicrobial phenols found in oregano oil (they share the same active compounds). Our research shows thyme's strongest evidence is for respiratory tract infections: a Cochrane-quality review found thyme extract (often combined with ivy or primrose root) significantly reduced cough severity and duration in acute bronchitis. The German Commission E approved thyme for bronchitis and whooping cough. For most applications, oregano oil provides higher concentrations of the same active compounds. Thyme's niche is respiratory — it's been used in cough medicines in Europe for over a century.

WHAT IT DOES

Thymol and carvacrol (primary phenolic compounds) have dual mechanisms: (1) Antimicrobial: disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes by intercalating into the lipid bilayer — identical mechanism to oregano oil; (2) Respiratory: thymol activates TRPA1 receptors in airway sensory neurons, triggering a reflex that increases ciliary beat frequency and mucus clearance (mucociliary escalator). The expectorant effect involves secretomotor stimulation — increased bronchial secretion of less viscous mucus, making it easier to cough up. Additionally, thymol has antispasmodic effects on bronchial smooth muscle, reducing bronchospasm.

OPTIMAL DOSAGE

Look for: Bronchipret® or Bronchicum® (thyme + ivy or thyme + primrose — most clinical data); standardized to thymol content; dried leaf or fluid extract
Avoid: Thyme essential oil for internal use (hepatotoxic at high doses); products not specifying Thymus vulgaris species
Minimum effective dose: 1g dried herb 3x/day as tea; or branded combination product per label
Third-party tested brands: Bionorica (Bronchipret), Enzymatic Therapy, Gaia Herbs

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SAFETY PROFILE

Critical Interactions (Do Not Combine Without Medical Supervision)

No critical interactions identified at typical doses.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

Theoretical/Low-Risk Interactions

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Independently graded against 173,636 indexed supplements with 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, and NIH DSLD | Last updated:

Not medical advice. Based on published clinical research and systematic reviews.

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