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Chemical composition, antimicrobial and biological activity of Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) essential oil from Minia, Egypt [electronic resource].

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El-Malt, E. A

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Language: English Summary language: Arabic Description: p.273-295Other title:

التركيب الكيميائي والنشاط الحيوي والنشاط كمضاد بكتيرى لزيت الزعتر من محافظة المنيا بمصر.‪ [Added title page title]

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Journal of biological chemistry and environmental sciences, 2012 v. 7 (1) [electronic resource].

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In: Journal of Biological Chemistry and Environmental Sciences 2012.v.7(1)Summary: In Egypt, many of medicinal plants are used in folk medicine for their antimicrobial activity. Thymus vulgaris (thyme) is a member of the family labiates. Thyme -in its crude herb form- is carminative, antibiotic, antiathematic and antitussive. It is important in the food industry for seasoning meats, soup, sauces, pickles, bakery products and ice cream. Thyme is indicated for colds, influenza, bronchitis, sore throat, low immunity, anemia and asthma. It dries and cleanses mucous secretions and soothes irritated mucous membranes. It is excellent for simultaneously building immune resistance. The major constituents of essential oil of T. vulgaris were thymol (38.28%), p-cymene (28.63%) and y-Terpinene (10.40%). T. vulgaris oil inhibited the growth of Sarcine lutea and Escherichia coli more than Pseudomonas sp, Bacillus cereas and Staphylococcus aureus. Also T. vulgaris oil inhibit the growth of Penicillium expansum more than Aspergillus niger.

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In Egypt, many of medicinal plants are used in folk medicine for their antimicrobial activity. Thymus vulgaris (thyme) is a member of the family labiates. Thyme -in its crude herb form- is carminative, antibiotic, antiathematic and antitussive. It is important in the food industry for seasoning meats, soup, sauces, pickles, bakery products and ice cream. Thyme is indicated for colds, influenza, bronchitis, sore throat, low immunity, anemia and asthma. It dries and cleanses mucous secretions and soothes irritated mucous membranes. It is excellent for simultaneously building immune resistance. The major constituents of essential oil of T. vulgaris were thymol (38.28%), p-cymene (28.63%) and y-Terpinene (10.40%). T. vulgaris oil inhibited the growth of Sarcine lutea and Escherichia coli more than Pseudomonas sp, Bacillus cereas and Staphylococcus aureus. Also T. vulgaris oil inhibit the growth of Penicillium expansum more than Aspergillus niger.

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