02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this study, researchers from Tunisia determined the biochemical components and geographic variability of essential oils derived from Thymus capitatus, commonly known as conehead thyme. Their results were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research.
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that T. capitatus essential oil can be used to treat mycotic infections and could serve as pharmaceutical and preservative agents.
Journal Reference:
Tammar S, Salem N, Rebey IB, Sriti J, Hammami M, Khammassi S, Marzouk B, Ksouri R, Msaada K. REGIONAL EFFECT ON ESSENTIAL OIL COMPOSITION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF THYMUS CAPITATUS L. Journal of Essential Oil Research. 2018;31(2):129–137. DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2018.1539415
Tagged Under: alternative medicine, Anti-fungal, antibacterial, conehead thyme, essential oil, herbal medicine, Herbs, infections, natural antibiotics, natural cures, natural medicine, remedies, research