A REVIEW ON THYMUS VULGARIS FOR ITS REPORTED PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES AND MAJOR CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Thymus vulgaris generally known as thyme, German thyme, garden thyme or just thyme, is a species of flowering plant belonging to mint family Lamiaceae, which is native to southern Europe from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy. It is estimated there are more than 2,50,000 flower plant species. Studying medicinal plants helps to be aware of plant toxicity and protect human and animals from natural poisons. The aim of this study was to overcome about its phytochemical and pharmacological profiles based on its active chemical constituents. Thymus vulgaris oil is a combination of monoterpenes and those will acts as antioxidative, anti-dysmenorrhea, hepatoprotective effect, antimicrobial, antitussive, antispasmodic, and antibacterial activities. It also shows antiinflammatory effects, anti-fungal effect, antiadhesion activity, larvicidal effect. Keywords: Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, larvicidal, anti-oxidant