Thymi herba - herbal medicinal product
European Medicines Agency
EMA recognizes specified thyme preparations for productive cough associated with colds on the basis of traditional use.
Reviewed guidance
Thyme for acute cough
Thyme has a long history of use for productive, chesty coughs associated with colds. Modern clinical evidence is not strong enough to call it a proven treatment, so this is best described as a traditional-use option.
What this means
Traditional-use option for productive or chesty cough associated with a cold.
How to use it: A simple thyme infusion is the closest household preparation. Everyday thyme recipes can also appear in the ingredient catalog, but they do not inherit the cough claim.
Safety & cautions
Medicinal thyme products vary by preparation and age restrictions. Follow product directions and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or last longer than about a week while using a medicinal thyme preparation.
Get medical care for symptoms that are severe, last longer than expected, get worse, or otherwise concern you.
Household preparations
Practical ways to use the ingredient may not provide the same form or amount discussed in the evidence.
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Fresh thyme infusion
A simple single-herb thyme infusion for users who prefer a straightforward preparation.
Ginger–thyme chicken soup
A ginger-and-thyme chicken soup for a warm, substantial meal.
Ginger–thyme chickpea & vegetable soup
A plant-based ginger-and-thyme soup with chickpeas and vegetables.
Honey–thyme infusion
A warm thyme infusion sweetened with honey.
Lemon–thyme roast chicken
A simple roast chicken with lemon and thyme for everyday cooking.
Lemon–thyme roasted chickpeas & vegetables
A plant-based sheet-pan meal with thyme, lemon, chickpeas, and vegetables.
Thyme vegetable soup
A warm vegetable soup that uses thyme as a normal culinary ingredient.
Thyme–lemon vinaigrette
A make-ahead thyme dressing for salads, grains, and roasted vegetables.
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