thymus vulgaris essential oil

Thymus vulgaris essential oil is a **volatile oil extracted from the aerial parts of the Thymus vulgaris plant (common thyme)**. Its main constituents are thymol (typically 23–60%), γ-terpinene, p-cymene, linalool, carvacrol, and other monoterpenes, though composition varies by chemotype and growing conditions[2][6][8]. The primary biological activities stem from thymol and carvacrol, which confer potent **antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant, and analgesic** properties[1][2][5][6]. Thymus vulgaris essential oil has been traditionally and experimentally used for respiratory tract infections, oral health, skin infections, digestion, muscle pain, and as an insecticidal and preservative agent[1][3][7]. Some studies indicate activity on α1-, α2-, and β-adrenergic receptors due to thymol, with implications for smooth muscle and nerve cell modulation[8].

Other names

thyme oilthyme essential oilThymus vulgaris oilTEO