10 Benefits of Thyme
Thyme Benefit #2: Reduces Inflammation
Thyme has anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting COX-2, an inflammatory enzyme found in the body. It is similar to the benefits of resveratrol, a chemical linked with health benefits of red wine. Medicine such as Celebrex is also a COX-2 inhibitor, just as thyme, however Celebrex was pulled off the market for having cardiovascular side effects.
One study suggests that thyme significantly reduced the production of gene expression of inflammatory mediators, making it an excellent source of anti-inflammatory effects. It reduced pro inflammatory cytokines as well, which suggests that the essential oils from thyme could be used as a treatment for chronic diseases based on inflammatory processes.
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