Thymus serpyllum toxicity, pharmacology, traditional uses, and phytochemical analysis

Abstract

In the upper foothills of India, Thymus serpyllum L., an understudied perennial plant in the  family, has long been used to treat respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions. This study aims to fill the gaps in our current knowledge of T. serpyllum's pharmacology,
phytochemistry, and traditional uses. Our primary goal is to compile the most recent information on this plant and to encourage more in vitro and in vivo research to support local claims. The essential oil produced from T. serpyllum has attracted a lot of attention as
a plant-derived product because of its diverse pharmacological properties, which include antioxidative, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activity. Ethnomedicinal studies have shown that T. serpyllum has great potential for developing new drugs to address a variety of health sector problems. Pharmacological studies by themselves are not enough to justify T. serpyllum's extensive use. Researchers often use either in vitro or in vivo techniques. More research in the form of well planned pharmacological trials is required to assess these medicinal claims. The evaluation's conclusions will act as a basis for further research. There has been little pharmacological study on T. serpyllum despite its broad traditional use; most studies have been carried either in vitro or in vivo. Additional chemical isolation, in-depth pharmacological research, and possible culinary applications are crucial subjects to investigate.