Sand thyme

Wild thyme, also known as sand thyme, is a plant whose flowering parts are used to make medicine. Wild thyme is used for respiratory problems including coughs, bronchitis and swollen airways. It is also used for kidney and bladder disorders, flatulence and colic. Some people apply wild thyme directly to the skin for arthritis and sprains.

How does wild thyme work?

There is not enough information available to say how wild thyme might work as a medicine.

How effective is wild thyme?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective wild thyme taken orally is for coughs, bronchitis, kidney problems, bladder problems, flatulence and colic, and wild thyme applied to the skin for arthritis and sprains.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of wild thyme in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Wildthyme is safe and harmless in amounts used in food and appears to be safe and harmless for most adults when used in medicinal amounts.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of wild thyme during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid wild thyme.

Thyroid disorders: Wild thyme can reduce the activity of the thyroid gland, as it can affect the hormones that control the thyroid gland. For this reason, you should talk to your doctor before using wild thyme if you suffer from thyroid problems.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of wild thyme with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of wild thyme depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for wild thyme. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.