Thymol

Thymol is found in many other plants but not at the levels in which it is present in Thyme.

Thyme and its Health Effects 2007

Pharmacologically Thymol has been associated with over 58 present modern medical uses, e.g. you will find it in almost any mouthwash available on the market today, it is also is used as a component in general anaesthesia for surgical operations.

Thyme and its Health Effects 2007

To add to the former name confusion, essential oil of Thyme is often called Oil of Origanum, and contains higher quantities of Thymol over Carvacrol.

Oregano and its Health Effects 2007

The phenol Carvacrol is present in the highest quantities and gives Oregano its distinct smell in combination with its other phenols like Thymol and flavanoids like Camphene or Camphor.

Archive 2007-09-01 2007

To add to the former name confusion, essential oil of Thyme is often called Oil of Origanum, and contains higher quantities of Thymol over Carvacrol.

Archive 2007-09-01 2007

The phenol Carvacrol is present in the highest quantities and gives Oregano its distinct smell in combination with its other phenols like Thymol and flavanoids like Camphene or Camphor.

Oregano and its Health Effects 2007

Aside from Thymol, Oil of Thyme also contains 10-15% Carvacrol which I mentioned earlier when talking about Oregano, and a smattering of Cymene, Pinene, Menthone, Borneol and Linalol.

Thyme and its Health Effects 2007

Thymol is a kinder, gentler version of carvacrol, penetrating and spicy, but not as aggressively so.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

Thymol is a kinder, gentler version of carvacrol, penetrating and spicy, but not as aggressively so.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

Officinally Thymol, the stearoptene obtained from the volatile oil of

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie