Thymus serpyllum Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Thymus serpyllum Linn is aslo known as Thymus afghanicus Ronn, belongs to Labiatae, Lamiaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is S-atar Jabali.
The English Names for this herb are Garden Thyme, Wild Thyme.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Hasha, Kandero.

Pharmacological Actions

Above Ground Parts:

  • Alexiteric
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Carminative
  • Diaphoretic
  • Digestive
  • Ecbolic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Expectorant
  • Mild Laxative
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Above Ground Parts of Thymus serpyllum Linn are Cough, Colic, Toothache, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Flatulence, Alopecia, Amnesia, Liver Complaints, Paralysis, Loss of Appetite, Asthma, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough, Eczema, Nervous Headache, Epilepsy, Stomach Debility, Psoriasis, Spleenic Pain, Inflammations, Facial Paralysis, Chest Pain, Tetanus, Weak Vision, Convulsive Cough, Blood Clot, Ring Worm.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Thymus serpyllum Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Thymus serpyllum Linn is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    QULZUMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Thymus serpyllum Linn is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Ma'jun Muqil, Ma'jun Nankhwah, Ma'jun Sura, Ma'jun Suranjan, Muffareh Kabir, Tiryaq-e-Masana compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb5.000g - 7.000g

    Herb's Description

    Thymus serpyllum Linn. A variable, prostrate evergreen shrub, 10-25 cm high. Root stock woody Leaves small, elliptic or oblong-ovate or lanceolate, 6-15 mm long, subsessile, glandular. Flowers polygamous, in whorls, males larger; nutlets smooth.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Europe, Himalayas, India, Kashmir, Nepal, North Africa, West & North Asia.. In India the plant occurs in Western parts.
    Odor: The odor of Above Ground Parts of Thymus serpyllum Linn is Aromatic
    Taste:
    Above Ground Parts: Sharp,Pleasant

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Thymus serpyllum Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Thymus serpyllum Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Thymus serpyllum Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use is regarded as harmful for lungs.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Thymus serpyllum Linn. (work in progress)