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

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