Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Mechanism
Thymiankraut enthält ätherische Öle (Thymol, Carvacrol) mit traditionell sekretolytischer und antimikrobieller Anwendung im Atemwegsbereich. Beim Pferd wird Thymian häufig in Kräutermischungen für die Atemwege eingesetzt. Belastbare equine Endpunkt-Studien fehlen weitgehend.
Cautions
- · Ätherische Öle — Dosierung maßvoll halten
Sources
Knowledge connections
Frequently asked questions
Is Thyme a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?
Equiterna classes Thyme as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.
Is Thyme allowed at FEI competitions?
In the profile, Thyme is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.
Which dosage do the sources give for Thyme?
Stated in the profile: approx. 15–30 g dried herb/animal/day (warmblood). This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.
Which sources are there for Thyme?
The profile cites: ESCOP, PMID:15273078, and EMA/HMPC Thymi herba.
Usage note
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