Thymus serpyllum
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntioxidantGastroprotective
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Acid refluxTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Respiratory supportTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
ReviewWild thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.): a review of the current evidence of nutritional and preventive health benefits (2024)
ReviewReview of Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Study of Thymus serpyllum L. (2015)
PreclinicalNatural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NADES) Extraction Improves Polyphenol Yield and Antioxidant Activity of Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.) Extracts (2022)
PreclinicalFreeze vs. Spray Drying for Dry Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.) Extract Formulations: The Impact of Gelatin as a Coating Material (2021)
PreclinicalCharacterization of aroma-active and phenolic profiles of wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) by GC-MS-Olfactometry and LC-ESI-MS/MS (2016)
PreclinicalEffects of Thymus serpyllum extract on cell proliferation, apoptosis and epigenetic events in human breast cancer cells (2012)
PreclinicalThe effects of wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.) essential oil components against ochratoxin-producing Aspergilli (2012)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.