Abstract:
The main motive of this study is to utilize Thymus vulgaris with the combination of lemon in nutraceutical drink by enhancing antimicrobial properties of drink to cure acute and respiratory diseases including cough, flu and sore throat which is found mostly in children’s and adults. Thyme is an aromatic herb belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae or Labiatae). It provides pungent flavor, so juice is extracted by the process of boiling to reduce its pungency. Thyme is known to work well as a decongestant. Thyme possesses strong antimicrobial properties and consist of natural occurring compound known as thymol that destroy harmful organisms such as infectious bacteria. It also expels fungus from stomach and intestine and it has ability to increase appetite because of its important component thymol, which has ability to kill bacteria, virus, and parasites. It is commonly used for antioxidant effect, antimicrobial activity, antiadhesion activities, hepatoprotective effect, toxicity, widely for therapeutic purposes. Due to its antibacterial and expectorant qualities of this herb in a drink, thin the mucus that the infection is trying to exclude, whilst gently healing and soothing the respiratory tract. For these characteristics’ thyme is induced as a drink to obtain relieve by reducing irritation and inflammation in respiratory tract and body. In relative to other herbs drink it contains superior flavor with tranquilize effects that helps to fight or protect against diseases. It is best alternative to synthetic drugs
Page(s):
177-177
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Thyme
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decongestant
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antimicrobial property
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thymol