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thymol

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thy·mol (thmôl, -ml)
n.
A white crystalline aromatic compound derived from thyme oil and other oils or made synthetically and used as an antiseptic, a fungicide, and a preservative.

thymol
[thī′mol]
a synthetic or natural thyme oil, used as an antibacterial and antifungal, that is an ingredient in some over-the-counter preparations for the treatment of hemorrhoids, acne, and tinea pedis. It is also used as a stabilizer in various pharmaceutic preparations.

thymol (thī´mol),
n a synthetic or natural thyme oil, used as an antibacterial and antifungal. It is an ingredient in some over-the-counter preparations for the treatment of acne, hemorrhoids, and tinea pedis.

thymol
a phenol obtained from thyme oil and other volatile oils or produced synthetically; used as a topical antifungal and antibacterial, and as an antimicrobial agent in trichloroethylene.

thymol iodide
a mixture of iodine derivatives of thymol, containing not less than 43% of iodine; mild antiseptic and fungicide.


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Thymol has also been shown in some studies to have anti-fungal properties, particularly when used on fingernails and toenails.
Used by the Chinese in the treatment of gastric problems, jaundice, vomiting and fever, oregano also contains the monoterpene phenol known as thymol that has strong antiseptic properties, and its isomer, carvacrol, another antibiotic that acts synergistically with thymol to increase the antibacterial effect of both.
Eli gwyrdd ydi hwn, ac mi welaf i o'r rhestr o'r cynhwysion ar gefn y tun fod yna ewcalyptws, camffor a thymol ynddo.
 
 
 
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