Thyme Oil
Thymus vulgaris Oil · Thymol/Carvacrol Type
थाइम तेल · Thymus vulgaris
- Origin:
- Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir
- Flavour:
- Strongly antiseptic, herbal and intensely medicinal
Listerine Active IngredientStrongest AntimicrobialMultiple ChemotypesPharmaceutical
About Thyme Oil
Thyme essential oil in its thymol chemotype contains 40–60% thymol and is one of the strongest natural antimicrobial essential oils known. Thymol is a WHO-listed antiseptic and the active ingredient in Listerine mouthwash. The gentler linalool chemotype is more suitable for cosmetic applications. Multiple chemotypes available.
Health Benefits
- Thymol chemotype — strongest natural antimicrobial against broad-spectrum bacteria
- Proven effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria in laboratory studies
- Expectorant — helps clear respiratory mucus and improves breathing
- Antifungal against Candida and dermatophyte species proven
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Listerine and antiseptic mouthwash formulations — thymol is a listed active
- Pharmaceutical antimicrobial preparations and infection management
- Natural food preservation — thymol as approved natural preservative
- Veterinary antiseptic applications for wound and skin care
Processing & Grades
Multiple chemotypes available: phenol-type (thymol/carvacrol dominant), linalool-type (gentler, cosmetic grade). Thymol 40–60% certified by GC-MS for phenol type. Both food and pharmaceutical grades available.
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