Thymi herba
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of thyme. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing thyme.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing thyme. For practical information about using thyme medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Thymi herba |
English common name | Thyme |
Botanical name | Thymus vulgaris L.; Thymus zygis L. |
Therapeutic area |
Cough and cold
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Status |
F: Assessment finalised
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Date added to the inventory |
24/11/2005
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Date added to priority list |
24/11/2005
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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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