Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications

Thymol is a natural volatile monoterpenoid phenol that is the main active ingredient of oil extracted from species Thymus vulgaris L., commonly known as thyme, and other plants such as Ocimum gratissimum L., Origanum L., Carum copticum L., different species of the genus Satureja L., Oliveria decumbe...

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Autores principales: Escobar Caicedo, Angélica María, Pérez, Miriam Cristina, Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo, Blustein, Guillermo
Formato: Articulo Revision
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2020
Materias:
Química
Thymol
Synthesis
Mechanism of action
Bioactivity
Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/119503
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topic Química
Thymol
Synthesis
Mechanism of action
Bioactivity
spellingShingle Química
Thymol
Synthesis
Mechanism of action
Bioactivity
Escobar Caicedo, Angélica María
Pérez, Miriam Cristina
Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo
Blustein, Guillermo
Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
topic_facet Química
Thymol
Synthesis
Mechanism of action
Bioactivity
description Thymol is a natural volatile monoterpenoid phenol that is the main active ingredient of oil extracted from species Thymus vulgaris L., commonly known as thyme, and other plants such as Ocimum gratissimum L., Origanum L., Carum copticum L., different species of the genus Satureja L., Oliveria decumbens Vent, and many others. It is a versatile molecule with a wide variety of practical applications such as medical, dentistry, veterinary, food, and agrochemicals, among others. Its pharmacological applications have been the most investigated and reported, focusing on its prominent antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cicatrizing activities. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the research on its agricultural applications has increased, highlighting its uses as a natural agrochemical and preservative to safeguard foods from pathogenic microorganisms both in sowing and storage, which could have a beneficial effect on human health and the environment. Research has also been reported on its activity as an insecticide, acaricide, and animal repellent. This review summarizes important aspects of thymol such as its bioavailability, synthesis, and biological activities, with special interest in practical applications.
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author Escobar Caicedo, Angélica María
Pérez, Miriam Cristina
Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo
Blustein, Guillermo
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Pérez, Miriam Cristina
Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo
Blustein, Guillermo
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title Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
title_short Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
title_full Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
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