A COMPLETE REVIEW ON LAVENDER AND THYME ANTIFUNGAL AGENT

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Keyur Solanki
Ms. Foram Tapan Mehta
, Dr. Pragnesh Patani

Keywords

Anti-Fungal agent, Thymonin, Linalool, Lavandula

Abstract

Thyme is a Mediterranean-native perennial wild shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It has been studied for centuries because of its special significance in the food, medicine, and beauty industries. Thyme is rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Although it has a strong flavour, it is high in moisture, proteins, crude fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Its chemical makeup varies depending on the region, but flavonoids and antioxidants make up the majority of it. Prior research has demonstrated the medicinal benefits of thyme and its essential oils, particularly carvacrol and thymol, against a range of illnesses. Plants that bloom throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region include the lavandula species. Humans can benefit from lavender’s many health benefits. It is extensively utilized in the fields of foods, cosmetics, fragrances, and aromatherapy in addition to herbal medicine. Lavender has been used as a wound cleaner, to relieve biliousness, to cure colic and chest illnesses, and to worry about headaches. Among its many benefits include antifungal, antibacterial, neurologic, antimicrobial, anti-parasitic, anti-diabetic, and analgesic. There are potential biological uses for the lavender species, particularly in the field of dermatology.

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