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Thymol

Written By Dr. Subita AlaghReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Thymol Uses

Thymol is used to prevent infections.

How Thymol works

Thymol is an antimicrobial. It works by rupturing the infection causing microbial cell wall, through which cell particles leak out. This is how it kills microorganisms to prevent infection.

Common side effects of Thymol

No common side effects seen
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