10 Benefits of Thyme
Thyme Benefit #6: Antibacterial Properties
Thyme is well known for its antibacterial properties and its ability to fight off varieties of fungi and bacteria, including e.coli. Research has shown that thyme oil extract has shown to be beneficial in fighting against antibiotic resistant strains of different bacteria types. Not only does thyme help with bacteria inside the body, but it also helps fight bacteria outside of the body, including the skin.
One study examined the strong antiseptic activity of thyme against bacterial strains such as staphylococcus, enterococcus and pseudomonas genera. The study showed that thyme oil had better efficacy against the antibiotic resistant strains than lavender oil.
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