Thyme Extract:

Thyme (Thymus) is a genus of perennial plants. There are about 350 different species of thyme. They are herbaceous plants and sub-shrubs. They can grow to about 40 cm tall. They are the family Lamiaceae and native to Europe, North Africa and Asia.

The stems are usually narrow, sometimes even wiry. The leaves are evergreen in most species. They are arranged in opposite pairs, oval, entire, and small, 4–20 mm long. The flowers are in dense terminal heads, with an uneven calyx, with the upper lip three-lobed, and the lower cleft; the corolla is tubular, 4–10 mm long, and white, pink or purple.

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Functions:

• Thyme has antibacterial effects against different pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli.
• Anti-infection is one of the functions of thyme. For this reason, it can be used to treat sty, pink eye or conjunctivitis.
• It can also be used to clean cuts and scrapes. Because thyme is an effective disinfectant, it can prevent open skin microbial infections.
• Thyme vanilla has an anti-spasmodic effect. Women with muscle cramps during menstruation can use this herb to relieve symptoms.
• Thyme Herb Tea is an effective hangover cure.
• Thyme extract can be used as a tonic or digestive aid. These extracts can dissolve and clear mucus in the digestive tract.
• Thyme herb is very effective against fungal or bacterial infections, such as vaginal diseases, scleroderma and skin diseases.
• Thyme tea has the effects of anti-fatigue, depression and reducing mental stress.
• Thyme vanilla is also a good source of daily antioxidants. It contains a lot of flavonoids, such as thymol, luteolin, apigenin and naringenin. These chemicals can neutralize free radical oxidation in the body.

Applications:

On the finished supplements market,  Thyme Extract can be purchased in tablet form, tincture, soft-gel, liquid, capsule and used to make beverages and skin care products.