- Thyme leaf is mostly taken against digestive issues and for the potential to help support symptoms of coughs, colds, coughs and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. It is locally applied against mucosal inflammation of mouth and throat, and for helping support minor wounds. The oil is added to baths in case of bronchial catarrh and itching skin. – Thyme – Thymus vulgaris L. – Family: Lamiaceae. – Other Names: Garden thyme; thym (French); Echter Thymian (German); timo (Italian); t