Thyme

MAJOR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS

Anti-seborrheic. Antimicrobial. Purifying and antiseptic. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritant. Antioxidant.

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APPLICATION AREA

SKIN AND HAIR

TRADITIONAL USES

Thyme is one of the most important medicinal plants because of its ethnopharmacological relevance and high content of bioactive compounds Thymus is a large plant genus comprising up to 400 species of aromatic and medicinal herbaceous, perennials, and shrubs. They are widely distributed in the Mediterranean region and Asia. Thymus species are used traditionally as herbal teas, culinary spices, and condiments. Additionally, their essential oils are listed as one of the world’s top ten essential oils and known for their broad spectrum of biological activities including antioxidant, antibacterial, and age-delaying properties A chemical element of the thyme, Thymol, is used in mouthwash and toothpaste.

GROWING REGION

TURKEY