What is Thymol:
Thymol is a monoterpene, a phenol derivative of p-isopropyl toluene. Its formula is C10H14O, and it is an isomer of carvacrol, so named because it is found in thyme. The extracted thymol is a white crystalline solid with a pleasant aroma.
II. Basic Information of Thymol
1）English name: Thymol, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 5-methyl-2-isopropylphenol.
2）Structural formula: 2-[(CH3)2CH]C6H3-5-(CH3)OH
3）Linear molecular formula: 2-[(CH3)2CH]C6H3-5-(CH3)OHo
4）Grade: AR
5）MDL Number: MFCD00002309
6）Beilstein number: 1907135
7）EC Number: 201-944-8
8）Properties: colorless translucent crystal, with special
odor; It has a slightly alkaline taste and can evaporate with water vapor.
9）Aroma: There is a thyme oil like spicy and grassy aroma.
10)Solubility: At 25℃, 1g is dissolved in 1ml ethanol, 0.7ml chloroform, 1.7ml olive oil, about 1000ml water, and soluble in ice acetic acid and alkali solution. Determination of ammonia, antimony, arsenic, titanium, nitrate and nitrite. Determination of ammonia, titanium and sulfate. In the fragrance industry, it can be used in toothpaste, soap and some cosmetics flavor formulations, but the dosage is limited. Preservative. Insect repellent. It is used to make spices, medicines and indicators, and is also commonly used for skin mold and ringworm. Also used in baked goods, frozen dairy products, puddings.
III. The use of thymol
GB 2760-1996 specifies that the use of edible spices is temporarily permitted. It is mainly used to prepare cough drops, gum drops, peppermint, citrus, mushrooms and spices and other flavors. It is used to make spices, medicines and indicators, and is also commonly used in the treatment of mycosis and ringworm of the skin. The food spices allowed in China's "Hygienic Standards for the use of food additives" are mainly used to prepare cough syrup, peppermint chewing gum and spices. The amount used in chewing gum is 100mg/kg; 44mg/kg in cold drinks; 2.5 ~ 1lmg/kg in soft drinks; 9.4mg/kg in candy; 5.0 ~ 6.5mg/kg in baked goods
IV. Efficacy and function of thymol
Thymol is a common herb whose leaves and flowers are rich in volatile oils, the most important ingredient of which is thymol. Thymol has many benefits and effects, here are some of them:
1. Antibacterial effect: thymol has a strong antibacterial effect, which can effectively inhibit and kill a variety of bacteria and fungi, such as streptococcus and Proteus, which are common in the mouth.
2. Improve respiratory diseases: Thymol can relieve symptoms of respiratory diseases, such as colds, coughs and bronchitis. It can reduce the viscosity of sputum and promote the expulsion of sputum, while also relieving symptoms such as sore throat and throat cough.
3. Antioxidant effect: thymol has a strong antioxidant effect, which can effectively inhibit the production and damage of free radicals, thereby protecting the body's cells and tissues from oxidative damage.
4. Relieve stress and anxiety: Thymol can help relieve physical and psychological tension and stress and promote relaxation and balance of the body and mind. It can improve the body's ability to resist stress and enhance immunity, which can effectively relieve emotional problems such as anxiety and depression.
In short, thymol has many functions and effects, can help people relieve various diseases and discomfort symptoms, but also can promote health and physical and mental balance. Therefore, we can use thymol appropriately in daily life, such as adding thymol to the diet, or using drugs and health products made of thymol.
V. About Raw Thyme
In China, thyme is called ground pepper, mountain pepper, mountain pepper, etc. Thyme has a spicy taste and is widely planted as a gourmet spice. When breeding thyme, sowing propagation, cuttings propagation and branch propagation can be adopted, among which the cuttings propagation has the highest survival rate, and it should also be provided with good drainage and loose and fertile calcareous soil to make it thrive.
VI. Raw material cultivation method of thyme:
reproduction mode thyme can be sown and propagated, cutting propagation, branch propagation method, in the sowing and propagating thyme, it is necessary to deeply cultivate the soil, increase the soil permeability and drainage capacity, improve the survival rate of thyme, and in the branch propagation of thyme, it is necessary to select more than three years of plants, in its growth period, cut off the stem and transplanting.
VII, cutting propagation
cutting propagation thyme can use the method of cutting propagation, this method of propagation is not only simple, but also has a high survival rate. When propagating thyme from cuttings, you can cut out about 5cm long branches, and then immerse them in rooting water for 30 minutes to promote rapid rooting of the plant, and then it can be transplanted into the soil, and after careful maintenance for a week, thyme can take root.
VIII, growth environment
precautions thyme is suitable for growing in the limestone soil with good drainage, you can use peat soil as a cultivation material, you can also add a medium component that is easy to drain in the soil, and when watering thyme, you need to wait for the soil to dry completely, and then water, to avoid water in the soil, making thyme grow slowly.
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