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Organic Thyme Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Zongle Therapeutics

Organic Thyme label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Organic Thyme against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Thyme is a dietary supplement by Zongle Therapeutics with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and respiratory congestion, sore throat, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 379 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Thyme. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Thyme by Zongle Therapeutics

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: thyme leaf extract in liquid form. The inactive ingredient is steam-distilled thyme oil.

Thyme is a culinary herb with a long history in traditional medicine; this liquid form concentrates its active compounds, which include phytoestrogens (plant compounds that weakly resemble estrogen) and essential oil components like carvacrol and thymohydroquinone.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Thyme's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy immune and respiratory function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Bronchitis, Common cold, Cough, Laryngitis, Tonsillitis, Respiratory tract infection — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Thyme is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Bronchitis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Thyme is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold, Cough, Tonsillitis, Laryngitis.

The evidence for thyme's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. Effectiveness ratings for bronchitis, common cold, aging skin, and alopecia areata all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate — meaning there's not enough rigorous human research to say whether thyme actually works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific condition, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Thyme

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Thyme is generally well tolerated when eaten as food or brewed as tea. When used medicinally or as a concentrated essential oil, there isn't enough safety data — so talk with your doctor before taking medicinal amounts.

The concentrated essential oil can be toxic if swallowed, so this liquid product should not be ingested in high doses without guidance. Common side effects when taken by mouth include allergic reactions, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, or vomiting.

Applied to skin, it's usually well tolerated, though contact dermatitis and skin irritation can occur — particularly with thymol (one of its components) in toothpastes. Pregnancy and lactation data suggests thyme is likely safe, but because this is a concentrated liquid, confirm with your doctor before use during pregnancy or while nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Thyme

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Thyme.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 379 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on estrogen replacement therapy, blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), or anticholinergic or cholinergic medications for nerve or bladder function. These interactions are rated Moderate and haven't been confirmed in humans, but the theoretical risks are real enough to warrant a quick conversation.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Zongle Therapeutics Organic Thyme is a single-ingredient herbal liquid best suited for people interested in traditional thyme preparations who aren't taking estrogen replacement therapy, blood thinners, or certain nerve medications. If you take any prescription drugs — especially for hormone replacement, blood clotting, or nerve function — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

The concentrated form means dosing matters, so personalized guidance is important.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Thyme, straight from the product label.

Brand Zongle Therapeutics
Barcode (UPC) 856426006450
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 276648
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Thyme by Zongle Therapeutics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
500
UPC/BARCODE
856426006450
IngredientAmount% DV
Thyme60 mg--

Other ingredients: Thyme Oil, Steam-Distilled

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Label statements
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Formulation

Contains powerful antioxidants Supports healthy immune function Cleansing and purifying Supports healthy respiratory system Natural insect repellent

USDA Certified Organic

Therapeutic grade

GMO free Artificial ingredients free Paraben free Pesticide free Preservative free Gluten free

Vegan

Origin: Kenya Bottled in USA

Certified Organic by GCIAOCP

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For aromatic, topical or internal use. For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid. For topical use dilute with carrier oil.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.

Keep out of reach of children.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Formula

Thymus vulgaris

FDA Statement of Identity

Essential Oil Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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Organic Thyme by Zongle Therapeutics label

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Organic Thyme label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Thyme by Zongle Therapeutics

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Thyme

Interacts with
379 drugs
60 mg per serving

Thyme is a common kitchen herb that has long been used for coughs, sore throats, and digestive complaints. It is generally safe in the amounts found i...

Thyme monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Thyme Oil, Steam-Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Thyme by Zongle Therapeutics Drug Interactions

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379 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Thyme 379

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic Thyme interact with 379 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Thyme interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Thyme

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Thyme with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Thyme4 drug types · 379 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that thyme essential oil and specific essential oil constituents like thymohydroquinone and carvacrol can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE). However, this effect has not been observed in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, thyme leaf extract might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that thyme leaf extract has antiplatelet effects. However, this effect has not been observed in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, concurrent use of cholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might cause additive cholinergic effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that thyme essential oil and specific essential oil constituents like thymohydroquinone and carvacrol can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE). However, this effect has not been observed in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, thyme might competitively inhibit the effects of estrogen replacement therapy.
In vitro research shows that thyme has estrogen receptor-binding activity and phytoestrogen content. However, this effect has not been observed in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyme full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Thyme, from the product label.

Zongle Therapeutics

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Name
Zongle Therapeutics LLC
City
Norcross
State
GA
ZipCode
30093
Web Address
www.zongletherapeutics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Thyme by Zongle Therapeutics: Common Questions

Does Organic Thyme by Zongle Therapeutics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Thyme has a known interaction with 379 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Thyme contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm on hormone replacement therapy?
Thyme may theoretically interfere with estrogen replacement therapy by competing for estrogen's effects in your body. This hasn't been seen in human studies yet, but it's serious enough that you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product alongside HRT.
Is this safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Thyme is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, this is a concentrated liquid form, not food or tea — so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using medicinal amounts to make sure it's right for your individual situation.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most common oral side effects are mild: allergic reactions, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, or vomiting. If applied to skin, watch for contact dermatitis or irritation. Stop and reach out to your provider if anything bothers you.
Does thyme actually work for colds or cough?
The evidence isn't established in our data — thyme hasn't been studied rigorously enough in humans to say whether it helps bronchitis, common cold, or other conditions. It's a traditional remedy, but we don't have solid proof it works for those uses.
Is the concentrated essential oil in this safe to swallow?
No — the concentrated essential oil can be toxic if swallowed in high doses. This liquid product should only be taken as directed on the label, and you should check with your doctor about the right dose for you before starting.
Can I use this if I take blood thinners?
Lab research suggests thyme may have additive effects with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin, but this hasn't been proven in humans yet. Because blood clotting matters, check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining thyme with any blood thinner.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Thyme’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Thyme

Interacts with 379 drugs

Thyme is a common kitchen herb that has long been used for coughs, sore throats, and digestive complaints. It is generally safe in the amounts found in food, and some cough products that com...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Thyme's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 18 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Thyme 18 references
  1. Zava DT, Dollbaum CM, Blen M. Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs, and spices. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1998;217:369-78. PubMed
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  3. Okazaki K, Kawazoe K, Takaishi Y. Human platelet aggregation inhibitors from thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.). Phytother Res 2002;16:398-9. .
  4. Spiewak R, Skorska C, Dutkiewicz J. Occupational airborne contact dermatitis caused by thyme dust. Contact Dermatitis 2001;44:235-9. . PubMed
  5. Ernst E, Marz R, Sieder C. A controlled multi-centre study of herbal versus synthetic secretolytic drugs for acute bronchitis. Phytomedicine 1997;4:287-93. PubMed
  6. Yamamoto J, Yamada K, Naemura A, et al. Testing various herbs for antithrombotic effect. Nutrition 2005;21(5):580-7. PubMed
  7. Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. PubMed
  8. Mackiewicz, B., Skorska, C., Dutkiewicz, J., Michnar, M., Milanowski, J., Prazmo, Z., Krysinska-Traczyk, E., and Cisak, E. Allergic alveolitis due to herb dust exposure. Ann Agric Environ Med 1999;6(2):167-170.
  9. Martinez-Gonzalez, M. C., Goday Bujan, J. J., Martinez, Gomez W., and Fonseca, Capdevila E. Concomitant allergic contact dermatitis due to Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) and Thymus vulgaris (thyme). Contact Dermatitis 2007;56(1):49-50.
  10. Jukic, M., Politeo, O., Maksimovic, M., Milos, M., and Milos, M. In vitro acetylcholinesterase inhibitory properties of thymol, carvacrol and their derivatives thymoquinone and thymohydroquinone. Phytother.Res 2007;21(3):259-261.
  11. Marzian, O. [Treatment of acute bronchitis in children and adolescents. Non-interventional postmarketing surveillance study confirms the benefit and safety of a syrup made of extracts from thyme and ivy leaves]. MMW.Fortschr.Med 6-28-2007;149(27-28 Suppl
  12. Cuzzolin, L. and Benoni, G. Attitudes and knowledge toward natural products safety in the pharmacy setting: an Italian study. Phytother.Res 2009;23(7):1018-1023. PubMed
  13. Berova, N., Stransky, L., and Krasteva, M. Studies on contact dermatitis in stomatological staff. Dermatol.Monatsschr. 1990;176(1):15-18.
  14. Smeenk, G., Kerckhoffs, H. P., and Schreurs, P. H. Contact allergy to a reaction product in Hirudoid cream: an example of compound allergy. Br.J Dermatol. 1987;116(2):223-231.
  15. Le Roy, R., Grosshans, E., and Foussereau, J. [Investigation of contact allergies in 100 cases of ulcus cruris (author's transl)]. Derm.Beruf.Umwelt. 1981;29(6):168-170.
  16. Lorenzi, S., Placucci, F., Vincenzi, C., Bardazzi, F., and Tosti, A. Allergic contact dermatitis due to thymol. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(6):439-440. PubMed
  17. Bahadoran P, Rokni FK, Fahami F. Investigating the therapeutic effect of vaginal cream containing garlic and thyme compared to clotrimazole cream for the treatment of mycotic vaginitis. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res 2010;15(Suppl 1):343-9.
  18. Erol S, Aydin B, Dilli D, Okumus N, Zenciroglu A, Gündüz M. An interesting newborn case of fructose 1-6 diphosphatase deficiency triggered after thyme juice ingestion. Clin Lab. 2014;60(1):151-3. PubMed

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