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Herb · Lamiaceae family

Common thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Full sun 0.15–0.3 m × 0.2–0.4 m Flowers May–July Harvest May–August to −26 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose1–2 gof dried aerial parts
steep5–15 min
how often3–4× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · common thyme

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedAerial parts
productive (chesty) cough with a cold

part: aerial parts

For: productive (chesty) cough with a cold For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1–2 g of dried aerial parts in 150 ml of boiling water
How often
3–4× a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1–2 g of dried aerial parts in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

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  4. 4

    Drink 3–4× a day.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: aerial parts1–2 g of dried aerial parts in 150 ml of boiling water 3–4× a dayFrom 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Children under 12: not recommended

How long

If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

Who should not use it

  • Children under 12: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • If allergic to plants of the mint family (Lamiaceae)
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)

Cautions

  • If shortness of breath, fever or purulent sputum occurs, see a doctor.
  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
Usage data: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Thymi herba·Steeping time: EMA glossary on herbal teas

Home-made tincture · per the EMA

Tincture at home.

The EMA also lists a tincture. This is how to make it from dried herb from your bed.

Part usedAerial parts
Herb : alcohol ratio1 : 10e.g. 10 g per 100 ml
Alcohol70 %ethanol
Steep3 daysin the dark, at room temperature
Single dose40 drops3× a day · from 12 years
1

Weigh

10 g

of dried aerial parts, chopped

2

Cover with alcohol

100 ml

ethanol 70 %, in a glass jar

3

Leave to steep

3 days

close the jar, keep it in the dark and shake it now and then

4

Strain

into a dark bottle

press out the herb, label the bottle with name and date

5

Use

40 drops

3× a day · from 12 years

Before taking the tincture

The tincture contains alcohol. Read this before use:

  • Children under 12: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • If allergic to plants of the mint family (Lamiaceae)
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
  • The tincture contains alcohol (ethanol).
  • If shortness of breath, fever or purulent sputum occurs, see a doctor.
  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
  • If you take any medicines, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • Do not drive after taking it.

Good to know

How long

If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

What 1 : 10 means

1 g of dried aerial parts per 10 ml of alcohol — so 10 g per 100 ml.

Which alcohol

Ethanol 70 %. Ordinary shop-bought spirit (40 %) is weaker than the EMA states.

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Thymi herba · Steeping days and straining. Conversions (grams per 100 ml) are calculated by GridGarden from the ratio in the monograph. Cautions not in the monograph were added by GridGarden.

Common thyme in a raised bed: where to plant, size, pruning, winterGrowing
This is not medical advice. More
This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

May–August
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Using the harvest · common thyme

From the bed to the kitchen.

What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.

Edible parts

leavesflower

What is in it

101kcal per 100 g raw edible portion
Vitamin C160 mg · 200 %
Iron17.4 mg · 125 %
Manganese1.72 mg · 86 %
Copper0.56 mg · 56 %
RI = reference intake for an adult (EU). Composition only, no health claims.

What to do with the harvest

Now, in a few days and for winter.

Right awayLeaves in sauces, stews and with vegetables.
For longer
  • Dry: hang bunches somewhere dark and airy for a few weeks; store the dry leaves in a closed jar.
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