For centuries, herbs have been treasured not only for their culinary uses but also for their healing properties. Among them, thyme essential oil (from Thymus vulgaris) stands out as one of the most powerful natural remedies known to modern science.
Recent laboratory studies and clinical reviews are shedding light on an extraordinary discovery: thyme essential oil has shown the ability to destroy harmful cancer cells, including lung and breast cancer cells.
🔬 The Science Behind Thyme Oil
Thyme essential oil is composed of 20% to 54% thymol, a compound recognized for its potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
According to research published in peer‑reviewed journals, thymol belongs to a class of natural compounds known as biocides—substances capable of destroying harmful organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and certain cancerous cells.
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