What if someone told you that a simple essential oil, often used in homes for its pleasant aroma, has become the subject of growing scientific interest?
It may sound surprising, but that’s exactly what has happened with thyme essential oil. In recent years, researchers have taken a closer look at some of its natural compounds and the effects they may have on cells under laboratory conditions.
Perfumes & Fragrances
The story begins with a compound called thymol, one of the main active ingredients found in thyme oil. Scientists have longbeen interested in thymol because of its antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
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