Turkish Thyme vs Plantago lanceolata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Turkish Thyme

Thymus sipyleus

Respiratory

Respiratory

Turkish Thyme

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Plantago lanceolata

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Wild thyme from western Turkey used in Anatolian folk medicine as an antiseptic and expectorant.

European plantain widely used for respiratory conditions and wound healing, rich in aucubin and mucilage.

Active Compounds

thymol, carvacrol, flavonoids

aucubin, catalpol, mucilage, tannins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

antiseptic wash, treatment of respiratory infections, culinary herb

cough, bronchitis, wound healing, ear infections

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, expectorant, antifungal

expectorant, antimicrobial, wound healing, respiratory support

Adult Dosage

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

2-3g dried herb tea 3x/day

Contraindications

epilepsy - may lower seizure threshold

known allergy

Side Effects

mild GI upset

rare allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E