It is obtained from the leaves of thyme (Thymus Vulgaris). It has a relaxing effect on the respiratory tract. It is a potent antioxidant used as a food preservative.

Native to the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Thyme is a small perennial subshrub plant. Its leaves are used for flavoring applications in the cosmetic sector; in food as a spice and in medicine as an antitussive, expectorant, mucolytic, antibacterial and antiviral, anti-inflammatory and analgesic.