Wild Thyme

Sanskrit: अजवायन जंगली Botanical: Thymus serpyllum Linn.

Found in Himalayan regions at medium altitudes. Contains Thymol. Used in cough, cold, and digestive disorders.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Katu
Quality (Guna)
Laghu, Tikshna
Potency (Virya)
Ushna
Key Constituents
Thymol

What is Ajwain Jangali / Wild Thyme?

Found in Himalayan regions at medium altitudes. Contains Thymol. Used in cough, cold, and digestive disorders.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana
  • Kasa hara
  • Shwasa hara

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

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