Synonym(s)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Extract of leaves and flowers of Thymus vulgaris or Tymus zygis.
Quality is laid down in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).
HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Internal: expectorant for cold-related coughs, external: as liniment or bath for cold symptoms
ESCOP mon ograph: internal: catarrh of the upper airways, bronchitis, supportive for whooping cough; locally as a mouthwash for inflammation of the oral mucosa. for bad breath.
Commission e-monograph: Internal: bronchitis, also to relieve whooping cough symptoms, catarrh of the upper airways.
Empirical medicine: loss of appetite, bloating, flatulence, antiseptic mouthwash and gargle for inflammation; support for respiratory diseases, dermatoses, rheumatic diseases as a bath additive or embrocation.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Effective ingredients are essential oil with 1.5-83% thymol , the isomeric carvacrol, as well as p-cymene and gamma-terpines. Further tanning agents (with rosemary acid), triterpenes and flavonoids (thymonine).
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EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Antimicrobial, antiviral, bronchospasmolytic, expectorant. Further analgesic and spasmolytic (thymol effect).
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Indications: (Commission E; ESCOP): Bronchitis, catharrh of the upper airways.
Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Contraindications: Proven hypersensitivity to one of the active ingredients present
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Apply during pregnancy or lactation only when prescribed by a doctor.
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
(persons > 12 years): 1-2g drug for tea infusions per 1 cup. TD 3-8g drug for tea infusions. For envelopes 5% infusion. For ready-to-use preparations according to the dosage instructions.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Gastrointestinal disorders, rarely allergic reactions to thymol.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Hypersensitivity to thyme or other labiates. Pregnancy and lactation in the absence of data.
Recipe(s)This section has been translated automatically.
The combination thyme herb + ivy leaves consists of
- Thyme herba (thyme herb)
- Hederae folium (ivy leaves)
and acts expectorant, antiseptic, antibacterial and is used in case of bronchitis or catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.
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Monopreparations:
- Aspecton® cough syrup 1-1-1 TL
- Melrosum® cough syrup 2-2-2-TL
- Soledum® cough drops juice 30-30-30-30 drops
Combination preparations (thyme herb + ivy leaves):
- Bronchipret® juice, Bronchipret® drops
Combination preparations (thyme herb + primrose root)
- Bronchicum® Elixir, Bronchicum Kps® (3x1/day), Bronchipret® TP Film tablets (3x1/day)
Combination preparations (thyme herb + primrose root + sundew)
- Drosithym® N Citizen Drops (30-30-30-30 tr/day)
- Bronchicum® Elixir (7.5-7.5-7.5-7.5ml)
- Bronchicum® Kps. (1-1-1)
- Bronchipret® TP Film tabl. (1-1-1)
Combination preparations (thyme herb + star anise oil)
- Makatussin® Trp (30-30-30 Tr/day)
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/thymian.php
- https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-thymus-vulgaris-l-thymus-zygis-l-herba_en.pdf
Wenigmann M.(2017) Phytotherapy medicinal drugs phytopharmaceuticals application. Urban & Fischer: 5.108 Rockweed (Meliloti herba) pp 205-206.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles