Carvacrol

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory effects

Disrupts bacterial cell membrane integrity (pore formation); antifungal; anti-inflammatory via NF-kB; antioxidant

Primary antimicrobial and antifungal constituent; broad-spectrum activity against bacterial pathogens; major essential oil component

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory phenol synergistic with thymol; active against a broad spectrum of pathogens

Research Notes

Black Seed / NigellaWestern

Primarily preclinical evidence; in vitro antimicrobial activity established

OreganoWestern

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity including against biofilm-forming organisms; in vitro activity against Candida; anti-inflammatory in animal models of colitis

SavoryWestern

Carvacrol is a potent antimicrobial with demonstrated broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi. Well-characterised pharmacologically.

Wild ThymeWestern

Carvacrol demonstrates broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity. Synergistic with thymol in Thymus preparations.

Found In 4 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpene phenol

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Carvacrol

Monoterpene phenolAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Monoterpene phenol)

Thymol(5)

Live Research

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