Category Archives: Thymol

Fluoride Versus Alcohol Versus Phytochemicals for Teeth

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Teeth can be damaged by bacteria because bacteria can synthesise acidic components that damage the enamel of the tooth, weakening its structure. Killing bacteria in the mouth can therefore be beneficial and there are a number of strategies to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Fluoride Versus Herbal Toothpaste

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Robert Barrington

It has been claimed for many years that fluoride is beneficial to the teeth because it is able to strengthen the enamel and make them more resistant to decay. This statement is disingenuous because there is little evidence that applied … Continue reading →

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Thymus vulgaris (Thyme): Phytochemistry for Mood Disorders

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Thymus vulgaris (thyme) is a culinary spice and has medicinal properties. Thyme belongs to the Lamiaceae or mint family, and this explains its distinctive aroma. Thyme contains an aromatic essential oil that can be extracted and used therapeutically for a … Continue reading →

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Thymol as an Anxiolytic for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Thymol is a phytochemical that is commonly found in plant extracts. In particular, thymol is often found in essential oils from plants. Thymol is a monoterpenoid and it belongs to the terpene group of phytochemicals. This group contains a number … Continue reading →

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How Does Fluoride Work and Does It Matter?

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fluoride is often added to toothpaste. Fluoride is also often added to drinking water. Fluoride may improve tooth health because it can decrease the demineralisation rate of tooth enamel. However, the mechanism for this has been misunderstood and in this … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Anxiety Effects of Thymol

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is naturally occurring phenolic monoterpene. The compound is synthesised by plants from cymene. Thymol is found in a number of commonly eaten garden plants including Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) and Thymus sp. (thyme). Thymol is thought to have therapeutic … Continue reading →

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