Thyme

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

• Active Compounds: Thymol, carvacrol

• Antifungal Activity: Thyme oil is a powerful antifungal, effective against Candida, Aspergillus, and dermatophytes like Trichophyton.

• Mechanism of Action: Thymol, one of the main compounds in thyme oil, has been found to inhibit fungal growth by disrupting the fungal cell membrane and inhibiting the growth of fungal cells.

• Traditional Uses: In folk medicine, thyme has been used for a variety of infections, including fungal infections of the skin and respiratory tract.

• How to Use: Thyme essential oil can be diluted and applied topically to affected areas or used in steam inhalation for respiratory fungal infections.