Phenolic compounds and antimicrobial properties of mint and thyme (Lamiaceae, tribe Mentheae)

Plant Breeding. 2020;139:304–316. DOI: 10.1111/pbr.12770

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Review Paper: Phenolic compounds and antimicrobial properties of mint and thyme

What is it about?

The pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications of the phenolic compounds derived from Mentha and Thymus herbs were reviewed.

Why is it important?

Mint (Mentha spp.) and thyme (Thymus spp.) are two of the foremost aromatic herbs used in food and beverage products for their flavor, aromatic, and health-promoting qualities.

The extensive use of medicinal plants and plant-derived medicines in traditional cultures globally has promoted the incorporation of phytochemicals into contemporary products for health promotion and disease
treatment.

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April

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2020

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Phenolic compounds and antimicrobial properties of mint and thyme (Lamiaceae, tribe Mentheae)