Thyme

Scientific name: Thymus serpyllum L. Other names in English: Wild Thyme, Serpolet. Cultivation mode: Wild collection\Cultivated In manufacturing: Pharmaceutical, Dairy, Alcoholic drink, Mouthwash, Tooth paste, Soap, Detergents, Oil, Beverage, Spice, Shampoo, Skin care, Hair care, Cosmetic, Extract Chemical Composition: Dried leaves and flower tops yield 1-2.5% of a volatile oil, 25-40% of which is constituted by thymol. Minor quantities of carvacrol, p-cymene, lborneol, linalool, etc., occur in the oil along with thymol. The leaves also contain gums, resins and tannins.