Used for intestinal worms, gastrointestinal ailments, bronchial problems, laryngitis, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. It has antiseptic properties, and can be used as a mouthwash, skin cleanser, anti-fungal agent for athlete's foot and as an anti-parasitic for lice, scabies, and crabs. Thyme is considered to be a potent antiseptic suitable for internal as well as external use. Thyme is especially useful for the immune system. This herb reinforces the immune system to combat against different types of contagions caused by bacteria, virus and fungus. This herb and preparations with it are especially effective in tackling infections in the digestive, respiratory and genitourinary tracts, for instance colds, coughs, flu, Candida (a genus of the pathogenic yeast-like fungi), gastroenteritis, cystitis and salpingitis (inflammation of a salpinx). Thyme possesses a soothing property which is effective in providing relief in conditions of the bronchial tube, such as asthma and whooping cough. The herb also possesses expectorant properties and this helps in augmenting the production of fluid mucous that helps in removing phlegm. The soothing property of thyme is also effective in alleviating problems of the digestive tract, such as wind and colic, spastic colon and irritable bowel syndrome. Used as flavoring for food.