Get medical help if do not use medicinal thyme if you are allergic to thyme or other plants in the Lamiaceae family.
Ingredient
Caution
Thyme
A widely used culinary herb that also has a long history of use in cough-and-cold preparations.
Reviewed health uses
Household preparations
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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.
Safety information
Thyme herb medicinal preparations can cause hypersensitivity reactions and stomach problems. Do not use if allergic to thyme or other Lamiaceae-family plants.
Get medical help if stop medicinal thyme and seek advice if you develop an allergic reaction or troublesome stomach symptoms.
Get medical help if medicinal thyme use is not recommended during pregnancy because safety has not been established.
Get medical help if medicinal thyme use is not recommended while breastfeeding because safety has not been established.
Get medical help if thyme-herb age limits depend on the exact preparation.
Pregnancy: Safety of medicinal thyme herb during pregnancy has not been established. EMA does not recommend medicinal use during pregnancy because sufficient data are lacking.
Breastfeeding: Safety of medicinal thyme herb during breastfeeding has not been established. EMA does not recommend medicinal use during breastfeeding because sufficient data are lacking.
Children: Age limits depend on the exact thyme-herb preparation. EMA notes most preparations for adults/adolescents over 12, with some preparations used above age 4. This MVP does not provide pediatric medicinal dosing.