Improvement of gastrointestinal discomfort and inflammatory status with a proprietary Wild Thyme extract

According to the results of a nationally representative survey of over 71,000 Americans, 61% reported having had ≥ 1 gastrointestinal symptom (GIs) in the past week. The most commonly reported symptoms were heartburn/reflux (30.9%), abdominal pain (24.8%), bloating (20.6%), diarrhea (20.2%), and constipation (19.7%). Less common symptoms were nausea/vomiting, dysphagia and bowel incontinence [1]. Moreover, in a large-scale multinational study, they found that more than 40% of persons worldwide have GIs [2].

Considering these, Finzelberg has started a new product-concept: a science backed aqueous extract for gut health. The proprietary aqueous extract of Wild Thyme herba (Thymus serpyllum) (DEV native 4 – 8 : 1) has demonstrated interesting effects to reduce symptoms related to gut health conditions and displays an anti-inflammatory effect [3]. The proprietary extract is hydrophilic, can easily be dissolved in water and comprises different flavonoids like rosmarinic acid.

Finzelbergʼs aim was to investigate the effects of the proprietary T. serpylli herba extract on GI discomfort bowel movements in healthy human subjects in comparison to a placebo product. The placebo controlled clinical study revealed the possible interactions from Wild Thyme herba extract in the gut mechanism: The intake of 600 mg helped potentially to alleviate digestive discomfort. Furthermore, Wild Thyme extract benefit of targeting the gut microbiota to create improvements in well-being, providing a natural and safe way to improve and adjust the gut microbiota, which can help to maintain and/or improve the digestive health.

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal discomfort, Wild Thyme, Thymus serpyllum, Lamiacea, gut health/microbiota, Bloating

• References

• 1 Almario CV, Ballal ML, Chey WD. et al. Burden of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in the United States: Results of a Nationally Representative Survey of Over 71,000 Americans. Am J Gastroenterol 2018; 113 (11) 1701-1710 DOI: 10.1038/s41395-018-0256-8.
• 2 Sperber AD, Ami D. et al. Worldwide Prevalence and Burden of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Results of Rome Foundation Global Study. Gastroenterology 2021; 160 (01) 99-114.e3
• 3 Feistel B, Suarez-Rizzo CG, Pischel I. Herba Thymi serpylli (Wild Thyme) – traditional herbal plant for digestive health. Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie 2021; 42(S01): S1

Publication History

Article published online:
12 December 2022