Thyme Glycerite
(Organically Homegrown Thymus vulgaris)
Extraction Using Pharmaceutical Grade Coconut Oil Glycerine.
❦ Thyme Uses and Benefits ❦
Respiratory Agent/Expectorant [1], Antioxidants [2], Immune system [3][4],
Antifungal & Antibacterial [5].
Antifungal & Antibacterial:
Most active ingredient found in thyme is thymol. This organic compound has a wide range of effects on the body, including its ability to prevent fungal and viral infections, thereby reducing strain on the immune system. [1]
Immunity:
The high levels of vitamin C found in this herb make it a natural immune system booster. Its also a good source of vitamin A, copper, fiber, iron, and manganese. [2]
According to a 2018 report published in the Phytotherapy Research, thymol is an essential component in the thyme essential oil that is known as an immunomodulator (a substance that affects the functioning of the immune system). [3]
Cancer Fighting:
Active constituents in this herb may be able to fight against development of tumors that can become cancerous. More specifically, carvacrol is a major component of the essential oil that has displayed anti-tumor properties, making this beneficial plant a potential cancer-fighting food.
One recent study published in Anti-Cancer Drugs found that carvacrol inhibited the proliferation and migration of the two colon cancer cell lines. [4]
Antioxidant
Thyme has one of the highest antioxidant concentrations in any herb.
The phenolic antioxidants found in thyme, including lutein, zeaxanthin, and thymonin contribute to neutralizing and eliminating free radicals throughout the body, further inhibiting oxidative stress. [5]
Respiratory Agent:
If you are suffering from bronchitis, chronic asthma, congestion, colds, flu, blocked sinuses, or seasonal allergies, thyme can act as an expectorant and an anti-inflammatory substance by helping to eliminate phlegm and mucus from the respiratory tracts, easing inflammation to help breathe, and aiding in preventing microbial development that can lead to serious respiratory illness.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, a combination of thyme and ivy leaves helped to alleviate coughing and other symptoms of acute bronchitis. The group treated with this combination had a 50 percent reduction in coughing fits that was achieved two days earlier than the placebo group. In addition, the same group reported no more adverse events than the placebo group and no serious adverse events at all. [6]
Further science backed reading:
Available in 50ml Dropper
Chakra: Heart
For more detailed information on Thyme visit my page on Herbal Medicine.
Additional Product Info
The botanical name for Thyme is Thymus vulgaris. The Thyme herbal extracts are made by extracting the essences of large quantities of my fresh, clean, finely chopped, organically homegrown Thymus vulgaris in Pharmaceutical Grade (99.7% pure) coconut oil glycerine. The herb then macerates slowly in the solution over a 6 week period with daily agitation. After the 6 week period the resulting extract is filtered to remove the plant material. The finished product is then allowed to settle (this reduces sediment in the finished product), and then is bottled and labelled by hand.