Medicinal plants -- thyme

The essential oil of common thyme(Thymus vulgaris), contains 20-54%thymol.^[17] Thymol, is a powerfulantiseptic and antifungal that is used in a variety of products.^[18] Before the advent of modern antibiotics, oil of thyme was used to medicate bandages.^[19][20] Thymol is also used to treat respiratory infections. A tea made by infusing the herb in water can be used for coughs and bronchitis.


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