Thymus Serpyllum Herb vs Libyan Thyme

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Thymus Serpyllum Herb

Thymus serpyllum

Respiratory

Thymus capitatus var. africanus

Respiratory

Thymus Serpyllum Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Libyan Thyme

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Wild creeping thyme used across European folk medicine for respiratory conditions and as a general antimicrobial herb.

Pungent thyme variety from North African coastal areas used in Libyan folk medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

thymol, carvacrol, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

carvacrol, thymol, borneol, linalool

Traditional Uses

cough and respiratory remedy in European folk medicine, antiseptic wound dressing, digestive stimulant tea

respiratory tonic in North African medicine, digestive stimulant, antiseptic wound dressing

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, expectorant, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea 3x/day

2-4g dried herb as tea

Contraindications

pregnancy - high doses, epilepsy

pregnancy - high doses, epilepsy - large amounts EO

Side Effects

mild GI upset

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E