The antiseptic function of Thymol
Thymol (5-methyl-2-isopropylphenol), is a type of aromatic compound with a special aroma of thyme, which is present in essential oils of various plants.
Thymol is has strong antiseptic function than phenol and has lower toxicity. It has germicidal and fungicidal effects on the Mucosa of the mouth and throat, and has antiseptic and local anaesthetic effects on the cavities of decayed teeth, it is widely used for disinfection and sterilization of oral cavity and throat, dermatophytosis, actinomycosis and Otitis. Can Promote the movement of tracheal Cilia, is conducive to the secretion of tracheal mucus, easy to play the role of expectoration, plus the role of sterilization, it can be used to treat bronchitis, pertussis and so on.
Besides, Thymol has a strong anti-mite effect, the 1% solution can lead to a 100% mortality rate within half an hour, and the 0.03% solution can reach the 100% mortality rate within 24h.It can also be used as a roundworm repellent. The 0.05%~0.2% thymol solution has a strong effect on killing protoscolices, and can achieve 100% mortality rate within 5~10min. It has the features of immediate and obvious effect as well as lower toxicity.
