A thorough analysis of Thymus serpyllum's traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicity

Abstract

The Lamiaceae family's understudied perennial plant Thymus serpyllum L. has a long history
of use in the treatment of gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders in the higher foothills of
India. Our present understanding of T. serpyllum's traditional applications, phytochemistry,
and pharmacology is not well-rounded, and that is the goal of this review. Gathering up-todate knowledge on this plant is our top priority, as is promoting more in vivo and in vitro
studies to back up local claims. Due to its varied pharmacological qualities, such as
antioxidative, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activity, the essential oil
extracted from T. serpyllum has garnered substantial interest as a plant-derived product. When
it comes to creating novel medications to tackle a wide range of health sector issues,
ethnomedicinal research has shown that T. serpyllum has a lot of potential. Pharmacological
investigations alone are insufficient to support the widespread usage of T. serpyllum. In most
cases, researchers use either in vitro or in vivo methods. To evaluate these medical assertions,
more research is needed in the form of carefully orchestrated pharmacological trials. The
findings of this evaluation will serve as a springboard for more studies. Despite T. serpyllum's
extensive traditional usage, there has been a dearth of pharmacological research, with the
majority of investigations conducted in either in vitro or in vivo settings. Important topics to
explore include further chemical isolation, thorough pharmacological study, and potential
culinary uses.