Could thyme oil help you breathe easier? new study tests it for asthma
NCT ID NCT06664671
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether inhaling thyme oil can help people with asthma control their symptoms and improve lung function. 156 adults admitted to a hospital in Turkey used either a thyme oil inhaler, an empty inhaler, or no inhaler for four days. Researchers measured asthma control, symptoms like coughing and wheezing, and breathing tests to see if thyme oil made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- thyme oil
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to help manage asthma symptoms and improve breathing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study (4 days) with only 156 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or due to a placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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A patient in eastern Turkey
Batman, Turkey (Türkiye)
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