Thymus vulgaris L.
thyme garden thyme
bushy, woody-based evergreen subshrub up to 15-30 cm tall, 40 cm wide leaves highly aromatic, grey green flowers purplish
Soil: light (sandy), medium (loamy), well-drained soil Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils It prefers dry or moist soil
T. vulgaris is a natural product with numerous benefits for human health. Can be used whole, ground or as an active extract or as essential oil . Applications of T. vulgaris include the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, repellent of pests and food and food packaging industries. The most relevant biological activities are antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects.
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