Thyme is traditionally used for the treatment of respiratory disorders such as cough. It is also approved by Commission E (a plant evaluation body) to fight bronchitis. Numerous studies^1-3 have demonstrated its effects against respiratory ailments when combined with other natural products, but none has been able to prove its effectiveness in monotherapy.

During a study⁴ opened (participants knew what they were being given), more than 7 patients with bronchitis tested a syrup made from extracts of thyme and primrose root. This has been shown to be at least as effective as N-acetylcysteine ​​and Ambroxol, two drugs which thin bronchial secretions. Other clinical trials have shown that syrups made from thyme extract and climbing ivy leaf extract are effective in relieving coughs.

How to use thyme so that it relieves cough?

Inhalation. Immerse 2 tablespoons of thyme in a bowl of boiling water. Tilt your head over the bowl then cover yourself with a towel. Breathe gently at first, the vapors being heavy. A few minutes are enough.

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