Cancer 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. 

Heinerman also reviews the work of Dr. Lee W. Wattenberg of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Dr. Wattenberg provided evidraice that selenium-containing diets inhibited cancer in both hiunans and animals. Other inhibitors included creosote oil fractions (from chaparral), thymine (from thyme), and asparagine (from asparagus and other vegetables). 

A further study was conducted with 30 patients suffering incurable head and neck cancers with malodorous necrotic ulcers. A custom made product (Klonemax ) containing eucalyptus, tea tree, lemongrass, lemon, clove, and thyme essential oils was applied topically (5 mL) twice daily. All patients had a complete resolution of the malodor in addition to the antibacterial activity, an antiin ammatory effect was also noted (Warnke et al., 2006). 

Aromatic herbs and spices are an important part of human nutrition and have a place in all the cultures of the world. The literature describes how they impart flavour and reduce the need for salt and fatty condiments, improve digestion, and provide the organism with bioactive compounds that could prevent the appearance of physiological and metabolic alterations. An example of this would be the Mediterranean Diet. Mediterranean diets do include considerable amounts of oregano, rosemary, basil, and thyme, among other herbs, which may help to explain some of the protective effects against some chronic diseases such as heart disease or cancer, observed in populations following more traditional Mediterranean diets (Tapsell etal. 2006). 

Several species of thyme (e.g., T. vulgaris, T. serpyllum, and T. zygis) have been used in cancers. ... 

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