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Rob (Kentucky) on 06/24/2026: 
From the book: Therapeutic Gazette, p. 410,1891
Common thyme, which was recommended in whooping-cough three or four years ago by Dr. S. B. Johnson, is regarded by Dr. NEOVIUS, who writes a paper on the subject in a Finnish medical journal, as almost worthy the title of a specific. During an epidemic of whooping-cough he had ample opportunities of observing its effects, and he came to the conclusion that if it is given early and constantly it invariably cuts short the disease in a fortnight, the symptoms generally vanishing in two or three days. They are, he finds, liable to return if the thyme is not regularly taken for at least two weeks. Regarding the dose, he advises that a larger quantity than Dr. Johnson prescribed be taken. He gives from one ounce and a half to six ounces per diem (is a Latin phrase that literally translates to "per day" or "for each day"), combined with a little marshmallow syrup. He never saw any undesirable effect produced, except slight diarrhea. It is important that the drug should be used quite fresh. – Lancet, May 9,1891.
