The evidence of health benefits and food applications of Thymus vulgaris L.

Silva A. S., Tewari D., Sureda A., SÜNTAR İ., Belwal T., Battino M., ...Daha Fazla

Trends in Food Science and Technology, cilt.117, ss.218-227, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 117
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.11.010
  • Dergi Adı: Trends in Food Science and Technology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Analytical Abstracts, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, DIALNET
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.218-227
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Thyme, Thymus vulgaris L., Biological effect, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer, Pests' repellent, ESSENTIAL OIL, CHEMICAL-COMPOSITION, ANTIOXIDANT, EXTRACTS, LEAVES, AGENTS, PLANTS, FILMS
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© 2021 Elsevier LtdBackground: T. vulgaris, commonly known as the thyme, is an aromatic plant belonging to the Lauraceae family. Six different chemotypes were described for T. vulgaris. The chemotypes are named after its dominant monoterpene: geraniol (G), α-terpineol (A), thuyanol-4 (U), linalool (L), carvacrol (C), and thymol (T). Scope and approach: For this review, an extensive bibliographic research on Thymus vulgaris was carried out, including its main components both nutrients and bioactives. Botanical description, distribution and cultivation were also addressed as well as uses in folk medicine. Particular attention was given to biological activities, clinical studies, possible limitations and potential applications. Key findings and conclusions: T. vulgaris L. is used as food and for medicinal purposes and it has a great economic importance due to its composition on monoterpene derivatives including p-cymene, thymol and carvacrol. The value of T. vulgaris has been recognized by the pharmaceutical industry, because it proved to have hepatoprotective properties and to have effectiveness as expectorant agent, anti-acne agent, and as fungicidal and antiviral drug. It has been also recognized by the industries of pests' repellents, foods, food packaging and cosmetics. This vast number of industrial applications is mainly due to its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects.