Anthelmintic thyme

Thymus vulgaris L. She Xiang Cao (Thyme) (aerial part) Tymol, terpinen-4-ol, pinenes, camphene, myrcene, alpha-phellandrene, limonene, 1,8-cineol, p-cymene, linalool, linalyl acetate, bomyl acetate, alpha-terpinyl acetate, alpha-terpineol, borneol, citral, geraniol, carvacrol.50 510 Anthelmintic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, sedative. Treat bronchitis, cancer, diarrhea, gastritis, rheumatism, skin ailments. 

Thyme is reputed to possess carminative, antispasmodic, antitussive, expectorant, secretomotor, bactericidal, anthelmintic, and astringent properties. Traditionally, it is used for dyspepsia, chronic gastritis, asthma, diarrhea and enuresis in children, laryngitis, tonsillitis (as a gargle), and specifically for pertussis and bronchitis. 

Most contain carvacrol and thymol in varying amounts. Dried oregano will contain 0.2 to 0.4% of a yellowish volatile oil with thymol and carvacrol in varying amounts. The phenolic content may be 50 to 65%. Carvacrol is found in the oil of oregano, thyme, marjoram, and summer savory. It is practically insoluble in water. It is used as a disinfectant and in organic synthesis. Therapeutically, it is used as an anti-infective and anthelmintic. 

Thymol has antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic properties. It is less toxic than phenol, the LD50 of thymol being 980 mg/kg for rats in contrast to 530 mg/kg for phenol. Its antibacterial properties mean that it inhibits plaque formation, and therefore it finds use in oral care appUcations. It has been used as a fungicidal treatment for fabrics and as an anthelmintic for both humans and animals. Synthetic thymol finds relatively little use in perfumes and flavors, oils, such as thyme and basil, being used in preference. 

Thymol and carvacrol, usually the major phenols present in oregano, have strong fungicidal, anthelmintic, irritant, and other properties (see thyme). 

Traditional Medicine. Common thyme (both fresh and dried) is reportedly used as an anthelmintic, antispasmodic, bronchospasmo-lytic, carminative, sedative, diaphoretic, and expectorant, usually in the form of an infusion or tincture. Conditions for which it is used include acute bronchitis, laryngitis, whooping cough, chronic gastritis, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. It is also used externally in baths to help rheumatic and skin pro-blems (bruises, sprains, etc.). In Chinese medicine it is used to treat similar conditions (jiangsu). 

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