Thymus serpyllum Linn
Thymus serpyllum Linn is also 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.
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.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Thymus serpyllum Linn's Above Ground Parts are Alexiteric, Anthelmintic, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Ecbolic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Mild Laxative, Stomachic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Thymus serpyllum Linn's Above Ground Parts 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.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Thymus serpyllum Linn is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Above Ground Parts of Thymus serpyllum Linn is Aromatic.
Taste: Above Ground Parts: Sharp,Pleasant.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- 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.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Thymus serpyllum Linn are Cuscuta reflexa Roxb., Origanum vulgare Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Thymus serpyllum Linn's Oil are Alcohols, Carvacrol, P-Cymene, Phenols, Terpenes, Thymol, Zingiberene.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Thymus serpyllum Linn are Bambusa arundinacea Retz., Mentha sylvestris.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Thymus serpyllum Linn. (work in progress)