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Thymol, the main
ingredient of the volatile oil of thyme, has been shown to be twenty times more powerful
an antiseptic than the standard phenol, yet, unlike phenol, it does not erode or even
irritate mucosa or skin exposed to it: it can thus be safely taken internally . Thyme is
active against a wide variety of intestinal worms as Necator americanus and species of
Ascarides and Oxyuris, there is a general ability to significantly change the bacterial
population of the gut. Thymol disinfect also the bronchial and pulmonary passages and the
urinary tubules, it is also used locally against fungal growths. Considering all above
properties of Thymus it is used extensively by local healers, however it is always
difficult to judge when the poisoning of the host’s body commences; therefore it is
recommended that no one short of expert at the task should take it on, and this may call
upon professionals and medical school students to intervene for further research and
training of local healers. |