Kitajima J, Ishikawa T, Urabe A, Satoh M. Monoterpenoids and their glycosides from the leaf of thyme. Phytochemistry 2004;65:3279-87. . View abstract. Other herbs that frequently prove handy for those suffering from a chesty cough are ivy and thyme. When taken together these two herbs thin mucus to make it easier to expel. However, they also ease spasms in the bronchial tube which helps to reduce the amount of coughing the sufferer experiences. Plus, these herbs also ensure that remaining coughs are productive in that they get the clogging catarrh up and out. The result is a swifter end to the cough and a return to peaceful nights and painless throats. Bahadoran P, Rokni FK, Fahami F. Investigating the therapeutic effect of vaginal cream containing garlic and thyme compared to clotrimazole cream for the treatment of mycotic vaginitis. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res 2010;15(Suppl 1):343-9. View abstract. Klarić M, et al. (2007). Antifungal activity of thyme ( Thymus vulgaris L.) essential oil and thymol against moulds from damp dwellings.

Depending on how it is used in a dish, the whole sprig may be used (e.g., in a bouquet garni), or the leaves removed and the stems discarded. Usually, when a recipe mentions a bunch or sprig, it means the whole form; when it mentions spoons, it means the leaves. It is perfectly acceptable to substitute dried for whole thyme.Human embryonic kidney cells (HEK293) obtained from DSMZ (No. ACC 305) were cultivated in DMEM medium (Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA) supplemented with 100 units/ml penicillin, 100 μg/ml streptomycin, and 10% fetal calf serum. Cells were maintained by five-to ten-fold dilutions with fresh medium every 3–4 days. Agbor GA, Oben JE, Ngogang JY, et al. Antioxidant capacity of some herbs/spices from cameroon: a comparative study of two methods. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:6819-24. . View abstract. CONDITIONS OF USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health care provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor or health care professional before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your health care plan or treatment and to determine what course of therapy is right for you. Beden, A. B., Perko, J., Terčelj, R., & Kreft, S. (2011). Potek zdravljenja akutne okužbe dihal pri slovenskih otrocih s sirupom, ki vsebuje izvleček listov bršljana. Zdravniski Vestnik, 80, 276–284. Ivex syrup is a medical device with extracts of ivy, thyme and marshmallow. The product is recommended for both wet and dry coughs. The syrup is intended for use in adults and children over 1 year of age. Composition of ivy, thyme and marshmallow, Ivex syrup:

Marzian, O. [Treatment of acute bronchitis in children and adolescents. Non-interventional postmarketing surveillance study confirms the benefit and safety of a syrup made of extracts from thyme and ivy leaves]. MMW.Fortschr.Med 6-28-2007;149(27-28 Suppl):69-74. View abstract. Knols G, Stal PC, and Van Ree JW. Productive coughing complaints: Sirupus Thymi or Bromhexine? A double-blind randomized study. Huisarts en Wetenschap 1994;37:392-394.Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. View abstract. Improvement or cure for cough in 91.3%, expectoration 87.5%, shortness of breath 57.7%, pain 60.9%, Efficacy rated as very good or good in 86%

Okazaki K, Kawazoe K, Takaishi Y. Human platelet aggregation inhibitors from thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.). Phytother Res 2002;16:398-9. . View abstract. Once these bugs have been captured, the body may try to expel mucus from the respiratory tract by coughing. This is fine if the cough is moderate and productive, but not so great if the cough doesn’t result in the expulsion of catarrh, and continues unabated for ages. It’s thought that lingering coughs can last for up to three months after a common cold which is bound to make life miserable! Santoro, M., Jr. (2005). Evaluation of Hedera helix as an expectorant in patients with productive cough. A multicenter study over 5850 patients. Revista Brasileira de Medicina, 62(1–2), 47–52. Bronchoforce may be taken by people suffering from asthma. However, please bear in mind the following:Change in frequency of coughing fits (relative reduction), time to cessation of fits, Bronchitis severity score (BSS), Response to treatment (AD) Change in symptoms urge to cough, sputum quantity, sputum consistency, ease of expectoration on a scale (1–4), Global assessment of efficacy (AD, AP)

Lutsenko, Y., Bylka, W., Matławska, I., & Darmohray, R. (2010). Hedera helix as a medicinal plant. Herba Polonica, 56(1), 83–96. Holzinger, F., & Chenot, J.-F. (2011). Systematic review of clinical trials assessing the effectiveness of ivy leaf ( Hedera helix) for acute upper respiratory tract infections. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2011, 1–9. Kemmerich, B., Eberhardt, R., & Stammer, H. (2006). Efficacy and tolerability of a fluid extract combination of thyme herb and ivy leaves and matched placebo in adults suffering from acute bronchitis with productive cough. A prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Arzneimittelforschung, 56(9), 652–660. Fresh spruce shoots contain a volatile oil that is rich in terpenes, an organic compound that has antiseptic, antibacterial and mucolytic properties. This last feature means it can encourage mucus to become liquid in form and therefore easier to move. However, pine shoots also promote the removal of catarrhal congestion from the lungs. Kemmerich, B., Eberhardt, R., and Stammer, H. Efficacy and tolerability of a fluid extract combination of thyme herb and ivy leaves and matched placebo in adults suffering from acute bronchitis with productive cough. A prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Arzneimittelforschung. 2006;56(9):652-660. View abstract.Thyme retains its flavour on drying better than many other herbs. [14] Antimicrobial properties [ edit ] Thyme ( Thymus vulgaris) essential oil Dursun N, Liman N, Ozyazgan I, et al. Role of thymus oil in burn wound healing. J Burn Care Rehabil. 2003;24:395-9. . View abstract. The name of the genus of fish Thymallus, first given to the grayling ( T. thymallus, described in the 1758 edition of Systema Naturae by Swedish zoologist Carl Linnaeus), originates from the faint smell of thyme that emanates from the flesh. [6] Cultivation [ edit ]