The pharmacological active genus Thymus L. comprises over 200 species. Besides its
traditional pharmacological use, thyme may reduce the risk of caries disease, however …

Background Streptococcus mutans is a well-known oral pathogen that plays a critical role in
the development of dental caries. Many studies have been directed to discover the chemical …

The traditional Mediterranean herb thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a source of an essential oil
that has been shown to possess antimicrobial activity against many microorganisms. A …

In traditional medicine, plants have been used since ancient times for the prevention and/or
protection against infectious diseases. In recent years, the use of herbal medicines and food …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an extract of Thymus vulgaris
(thyme) on the growth of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and the adhesion of this …

Aim: The inhibitory and antibiofilm effects of Thymus vulgaris (EOTv) and Hyptis spicigera
essential oils (EOHs) on cariogenic microorganisms were evaluated. Materials & methods …

Bioautography carried out with the aid of thin-layer chromatographic adsorbents can be
used to assess antibacterial activity in samples of different origin. It can either be used as a …

The present paper addresses a thematic of interest in preventive dental medicine, namely
the possibility of using essential oils (EOs) for the inhibition of the development of …

Essential oils and their components are becoming increasingly popular as naturally
occurring antimicrobial agents. In this work the chemical composition and the antimicrobial …

The genus Thymus L., belonging to the Lamiaceae family, contains about 220 species with a
distribution that mainly extends in Europe, northwest Africa, Ethiopia, Asia, and southern …