Thymus serpyllum
Thymus serpyllum, commonly known as creeping thyme, is a resilient, low-growing perennial herb cherished for its aromatic foliage and delicate pink blossoms. Widely used in traditional medicine, it possesses potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it a valuable natural remedy for respiratory health and digestive wellness in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Thymus serpyllum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Thymus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thymus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Thymus serpyllum, exhibits a specific distribution across several Northern European territories. Its presence is documented throughout the coastal and inland regions of Denmark. The species can also be found growing within the natural landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, it is a recognized part of the flora in Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends through the northern reaches of Norway and Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thymus serpyllum has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 51 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include thymol, flavonoids, p-cymene, rosmarinic acid, borneol.
- Total chemicals
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 51
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| thymol | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| flavonoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cadmium | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3',5'-dimethoxyacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thymus serpyllum has 8 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antibacterial, Antihemolytic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thymus serpyllum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, COVID-19, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coccidiosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |