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Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses

Salehi, B., Mishra, A.P., Shukla, I., Sharifi-Rad, M. and others · Phytotherapy Research · 2018

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This comprehensive review of thymol, the principal phenolic monoterpene of thyme (Thymus vulgaris), summarises its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and expectorant activities and its health applications.

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How to cite

Salehi, B., Mishra, A.P., Shukla, I., Sharifi-Rad, M. and others (2018) 'Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses', Phytotherapy Research, 32(9), pp. 1688-1706. doi:10.1002/ptr.6109

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