Thymol, chemically known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol is a colorless crystalline
monoterpene phenol. It is one of the most important dietary constituents in thyme species …

Abstract Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is the main monoterpene phenol occurring in
essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family (Thymus, Ocimum …

Carvacrol is a monoterpenic phenol produced by an abundant number of aromatic plants,
including thyme and oregano. Presently, carvacrol is used in low concentrations as a food …

Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of several essential oil active
compounds on rumen microbial fermentation. In the first experiment, 4 doses (5, 50, 500 …

Eugenol, the major constituent of clove oil, has been widely used for its anesthetic and
analgesic action in dentistry. Eugenol exhibits pharmacological effects on almost all systems …

Aromatic plants produce organic compounds that may be involved in the defense of plants
against phytopathogenic insects, bacteria, fungi, and viruses. One of these compounds …

The monoterpenes are secondary metabolites of plants. They have various pharmacological
properties including antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-spasmodic …

Elastase, a serine proteinase released by activated human neutrophils, can degrade a wide
variety of biomacromolecules including elastin, and is considered a marker of inflammatory …

Various essential oils are rich in carvacrol, a monoterpenic phenol isomeric with thymol. This
study was undertaken to assess the vasorelaxant effects of thymol and carvacrol in rat …

OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to determine whether the blood pressure-lowering
effect of Nigella sativa might be mediated by its effects on nitric oxide, angiotensin …