Phytochemical and Pharmacological Study of Thymus Vulgaris : A Review

Mohd Zubair Ashraf; S. Ramasamy

doi:10.32628/IJSRST24114120

Authors

Mohd Zubair Ashraf Department of Pharmacy, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Author
S. Ramasamy Associate Professor/ Department of Pharmacy/MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST24114120

Keywords:

Thymus Vulgaris, Phytochemical, Pharmacological Activities, Therapeutic Effect, Pharmacognosy

Abstract

The thymus vulgaris is a kind of flowering plant native to southern Europe, ranging from the western part of the Mediterranean to southern Italy. It is additionally referred to as gardening thyme, German thyme, ordinary thyme, or simply thyme. The Lamiaceae family of mints includes it. Because it can be used in so many different products—including additives for food, medicines, and cosmetics—thyme is incredibly significant. Thyme leaves are used as aromatic spices, either dried or fresh, in various cooking applications, including stews, soups, sauces, and fish and meat dinners, as well as for flavouring liqueurs and herbal beverage preparations. This is because of the leaves' strong aroma. Bitter, diuretic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, disinfectant, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, heart, and expectorant properties are a few of thymus's therapeutic advantages, a noteworthy medicinal herb that comes strongly suggested. In addition, the plant helps with digestive problems, diabetes, chest infections, coughs, and colds. Flavonoids have promising properties as both antioxidants and antifungal agents. The current review article provides in-depth details on the thymus plant's pharmacological properties and variety of phytochemical.

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