Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil, often referred as “oil of - TopicsExpress



          

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil, often referred as “oil of thyme”, contains 20-54% thymol. Thymol is part of a naturally occurring class of compounds, called “biocides”. Biocides are substances known for their ability to destroy harmful organisms. When combined with other biocides, such as carvacrol, thymus has strong antimicrobial effect. Researchers tested its antibacterial effect in vitro toxicology on three human cancers. The results showed that thyme can kill lung, oral and ovarian cancer cells.
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:04:09 +0000

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