Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications

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Escobar Caicedo, Angélica María; Pérez, Miriam Cristina; Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo; Blustein, Guillermo
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2020
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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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Thymol
Synthesis
Mechanism of action
Bioactivity
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
title Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
spellingShingle Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
Escobar Caicedo, Angélica María
Química
Thymol
Synthesis
Mechanism of action
Bioactivity
title_short Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
title_full Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
title_fullStr Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
title_full_unstemmed Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
title_sort Thymol bioactivity: a review focusing on practical applications
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Escobar Caicedo, Angélica María
Pérez, Miriam Cristina
Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo
Blustein, Guillermo
author Escobar Caicedo, Angélica María
author_facet Escobar Caicedo, Angélica María
Pérez, Miriam Cristina
Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo
Blustein, Guillermo
author_role author
author2 Pérez, Miriam Cristina
Romanelli, Gustavo Pablo
Blustein, Guillermo
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author
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Química
Thymol
Synthesis
Mechanism of action
Bioactivity
topic Química
Thymol
Synthesis
Mechanism of action
Bioactivity
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Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Tecnología de Pinturas
Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias Aplicadas
Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo
Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales
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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