Lemon Thyme vs Glycyrrhiza echinata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lemon Thyme

Thymus x citriodorus

Respiratory

Respiratory

Lemon Thyme

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Glycyrrhiza echinata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Hybrid thyme with pronounced lemon fragrance; used in culinary and folk medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Eastern European and Central Asian licorice species used in Russian folk medicine and Unani tradition.

Active Compounds

thymol, carvacrol, geraniol, citral, linalool

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, coumarins

Traditional Uses

Culinary and folk medicine for coughs, Digestive complaints, Aromatherapy for stress, Used in Mediterranean folk medicine

cough, gastric ulcers, digestive complaints, adrenal support

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Carminative, Anxiolytic via aroma

expectorant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2–3 g dried herb as tea; diluted essential oil in aromatherapy

2-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses, Thyroid conditions

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

Rare allergic reactions

hypertension, hypokalemia, edema

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E