THYME HYDROSOL

Thyme Hydrosol, scientifically known as Thymus vulgaris Hydrosol, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and this hydrosol is obtained from the leaves and flowers of the plant.

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Active Ingredients Phenols, terpenes, thymol, carvacrol, Essential oils, phenolic compounds, Antimicrobial and antifungal properties

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Thymus vulgaris, Thyme, is a plant of the Lamiaceae family and is particularly native to the Mediterranean climate. This plant is usually found in the form of a perennial shrub with densely branched and woody stems, growing to a height of 15-30 cm. Thyme grows best in well-drained soils containing limestone and prefers full sun, so that it can produce its aromatic oils to the maximum. The leaves of the thyme plant are small, oval-shaped and slightly curved at the edges. The upper surface of the leaves is dark green, while the lower surface has a lighter shade of green and both surfaces are covered with fine hairs. The flowers of the plant usually bloom in summer, between June and September. The flowers are collected in small, dense clusters in the axils of the leaves and typically range in colour from light purple to white.

Main Active Ingredients and Proportions

Essential Oils : (1-2.5%)

Thymol (20-50%): It is the main active ingredient of thyme. It is a strong antiseptic, antifungal and antioxidant.
Carvacrol (10-30%): Another important component with similar properties to thymol.
Linalool: A fragrant monoterpenoid alcohol with calming and anti-anxiety effects.
Borneol: A monoterpenoid with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
p-Cymene: It is a monoterpenoid with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
γ-Terpinene: It is a monoterpenoid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flavonoids (5-10%):

Apigenin: A flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.
Luteolin: It is a flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties.
Naringenin: It is a flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Other Active Ingredients:

Triterpenic Acids: Oleanolic acid and ursolic acid.
Tannins: Compounds with astringent and antiseptic properties.
Rosmarinic Acid: A phenylpropanoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.