Thymus zygis vs Fortunella japonica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Thymus zygis

Respiratory

Citrus japonica

Respiratory

Thymus zygis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Fortunella japonica

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Aromatic perennial shrub of Spain and Portugal, one of the main sources of Spanish thyme oil.

Small ornamental citrus eaten whole; peel sweet, flesh tart; used in Chinese folk medicine for cough and digestion.

Active Compounds

thymol, p-cymene, carvacrol, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

vitamin C, flavonoids, beta-carotene, limonoids, hesperidin

Traditional Uses

Traditional Iberian remedy for respiratory and digestive conditions, Used as antimicrobial and food preservative in Spain

cough, digestive complaints, immune support, hangover relief

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial action, Expectorant effect, Digestive support, Food preservation

expectorant, digestive tonic, antioxidant food

Adult Dosage

Tea: 1-2 tsp per cup 3x/day

3-5 fruits daily; peel tea 5g 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy in high doses, Known allergy to Lamiaceae

citrus allergy

Side Effects

Skin sensitization, Mild gastrointestinal effects

GI upset with excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E