Thymol

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Antiseptic; antifungal; antispasmodic (smooth muscle relaxant); expectorant

Antimicrobial (disrupts cell membrane); antifungal; antioxidant; antiplatelet

Antimicrobial, antifungal, and antispasmodic; Commission E-referenced active compound; potential sensitizer

Antimicrobial (membrane disruption); expectorant (ciliary stimulation); anti-inflammatory; spasmolytic on bronchial smooth muscle

Primary phenolic constituent; potent antimicrobial, antifungal, and antispasmodic activity on bronchial and GI smooth muscle

Research Notes

Ajwain (Bishop's Weed)Ayurvedic

Broad antimicrobial activity documented. Spasmolytic effect on smooth muscle. 35–60% of essential oil.

OreganoWestern

Synergistic with carvacrol for antimicrobial effect; independently antimicrobial against multiple organisms; antioxidant activity

SavoryWestern

Thymol has established antimicrobial and antispasmodic activity. Referenced in Commission E monographs for savory. May cause sensitization in susceptible individuals.

ThymeWestern

German Commission E approved for bronchitis symptoms; Bronchipret (thyme + ivy) RCTs show significant reduction in cough frequency and duration vs placebo

Wild ThymeWestern

Thymol is a well-characterised monoterpenoid phenol with established antimicrobial, antifungal, and antispasmodic activity. Widely studied in Thymus species.

Found In 5 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpene phenol

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Thymol

Monoterpene phenolAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Monoterpene phenol)

Carvacrol(4)

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