Thymus vulgaris (common thyme, German thyme, garden thyme or just thyme) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to southern Europe from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy. Growing to 15–30 cm (6–12 in) tall by 40 cm (16 in) wide, it is a bushy, woody-based evergreen subshrub with small, highly aromatic, grey-green leaves and clusters of purple or pink flowers in early summer.It is useful in the garden as groundcover, where it can be short-lived, but is easily ...

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What are the causes of hair loss?

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People who experience hair loss after a sars-CoV-2 infection may notice large hairballs falling off during their daily combing or while washing their hair. The phenomenon is known as telogen effluvium but is not strictly specific to coronavirus infection.

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About 90 percent of the hairs on our scalp are in a growth phase called anagen, and about 10 percent of the hairs are in a resting phase called telogen. On our scalp, the anagen lasts about three years, and then the hairs begin to pass into telogen, which lasts between two to six months. At the end of the telogen, our hairs are separated from their follicles and gradually replaced by new anagen hairs. Then the growth cycle continues.

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On average, people lose about 100 to 150 hairs a day. But when a person experiences a stressful event, including COVID-19 infection, our bodies can prematurely move more of the normal part of growing homogeneous hairs into a telogen state of rest. "Instead of the usual 10 percent of hairs that are in the rest and fall phase, up to 50 percent of hairs rest and fall, which is much more than normal," says Powell Perng, M.D., a dermatologist and hair loss specialist (alopecia) at Utah Health University. &nbsp;<a href="https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2022/02/long-covid.php" target="_blank" data-ref="Understanding Post-COVID Conditions " rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;

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Scalp condition changes after illness 

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As already mentioned, sudden and temporary hair loss has a medical name: telogen effluvium. This occurs when stress or illness causes much more dripping than the typical 50 to 100 hairs a person loses per day. It is not specific to Covid-19, however: experts have known for a long time that severe illness, surgery, blood loss, hospitalization, childbirth, and extreme emotional events, such as the loss of a loved one, can cause telogen effluvium. Researchers found that people with a history of Covid-19 infection were four times more likely to develop hair loss than those who were not infected. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-01909-w" target="_blank" data-ref="Symptoms and risk factors for long COVID in non-hospitalized adults - Nature Medicine" rel="noopener">[Ref. 2]</a>&nbsp;

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We don't know the complete explanation of how these physical and emotional stressors cause telogen effluvium. Many dermatologists believe the stress hormone cortisol may play a role, although there may be other chemicals that tell hair follicles it's time to fall, according to Dr. Luis Garza, a professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03417-2?error=cookies_not_supported&amp;code=72556022-f732-4c24-a39f-a727fe91d36f" target="_blank" data-ref="Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence - Nature" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;

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In normal times, each of your hair goes through three phases &ndash; a growth phase called an anagen phase, a transient or catagenic phase, and a phase of rest, also known as the telogen phase &ndash; after which the thread falls and the follicle repeats the whole process. Threads pass through different phases of the cycle at different times; only five to 10 percent of your hair should be in the telogen phase at any given time.

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COVID-19 infection and hair loss 

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Unlike most COVID symptoms that occur days or weeks after infection, you will usually notice hair loss two to three months later. In general, cases of telogen efflovium, other than COVID, cause the hair to begin to fall out after about three months.

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According to published reports, hair loss after a COVID-19 infection can occur a little earlier than usual. Other <a href="https://secure.jbs.elsevierhealth.com/action/cookieAbsent" target="_blank" data-ref="DEFINE_ME" rel="noopener">studies also reported</a> faster recovery, about two to three months compared to an average of six months. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jaadinternational.org/article/S2666-3287(21)00056-0/fulltext" target="_blank" data-ref="Trichodynia and telogen effluvium in COVID-19 patients: Results of an international expert opinion survey on diagnosis and management" rel="noopener">[ref. 5]</a>&nbsp;]&nbsp;

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Since more hair follicles than normal are in a latent phase and have begun to separate, people usually see changes in their hair with each hair movement and combing. Initially, hairballs will appear when combing your hair or after a shower. Then the hair will begin to thin within a few weeks, after having such balls with hair.

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It is important to remember that the fall of hair is due to a disruption of the growth-regeneration process, not actual hair damage. The hair will grow again over time, because the follicles are still there.

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How long does COVID hair loss last? 

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For those interested, the good news is that COVID-related hair loss is generally a temporary problem and eventually the hair will grow back. However, patience is needed, as re-growth can take six to nine months and possibly up to 18 months.&nbsp;

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Usually women are more severely affected, and in this regard we need to take into account the role of hormones. Estrogen and progesterone, female hormones, may play a role in hair loss during COVID-19, since most such patients are women. They have anti-inflammatory effects, as estradiol acts on hair follicles to enhance their growth and improve hair cycle. Progesterone can reduce the conversion of testosterone into its active form, which in turn is associated with alopecia.

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Therefore, in the acute phase of COVID-19, the balance of these hormones can change, causing a decrease in their levels leading to hair loss in women.&nbsp;

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How to deal with hair loss after COVID-19 with natural methods

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Onion juice - The idea is that sulfur in onion juice helps restore hair. There is not much research on this, but a small study tests it in people with alopecia areata, which causes stain hair loss. Half put onion juice on their scalp twice a day; others used tap water. After 2 weeks, 74% of the group who used onion juice had more new hairs, compared to 13% of tap water users.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Iron - This extremely important nutrient helps the body to produce blood, and its low levels are associated with hair loss. The reason for this is not clear, so consume iron-rich foods such as meat, fish, poultry, tofu, broccoli, and all kinds of vegetables. However, talk to your doctor before taking iron-containing pills. In high doses, iron can cause vomiting and constipation.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Biotin - Some doctors prescribe biotin (aka vitamin B7) for hair loss and to achieve good results. Eggs, wheat germ, and mushrooms contain a large amount of biotin.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Zinc - Since zinc helps most processes in the body that keep you alive, it's no surprise that it also strengthens the follicles under your scalp that nourish your hair. Your body has no way to store zinc, so you need a little of it in your diet every day. If zinc levels are low, there is some evidence that taking zinc orally can help with hair loss, but more research is needed.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Aromatherapy - Sandalwood oils [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15988" target="_blank" data-ref="Santalum album" rel="noopener">[ref. 6]</a> ], lavender [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14546" target="_blank" data-ref="Lavandula" rel="noopener">[ref. 7]</a> ], rosemary [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14703" target="_blank" data-ref="Rosmarinus" rel="noopener">[ref. 8]</a> ] and thyme [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14334" target="_blank" data-ref="Thymus" rel="noopener">[ref. 9]</a>&nbsp;] are used to treat hair loss for more than 100 years. It is believed that compounds in them stimulate hair growth. You can try rubbing one or more of these oils into your scalp for at least 2 minutes each night. Then wrap your head with a warm cloth to soak.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hair mask with aloe vera and fenugreek - Fenugreek seeds [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14762" target="_blank" data-ref="Trigonella" rel="noopener">[ref. 10]</a> ] have a high content of proteins known to be useful against hair loss and dandruff, as well as in the treatment of dry hair, baldness, and thinning hair. Aloe Vera [ <a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14536" target="_blank" data-ref="Aloe vera" rel="noopener">[ref. 11]</a>&nbsp;is widely known as the "elixir of life". These two ingredients together will make the perfect hair mask and counteract hair loss. To do this, soak 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in warm water. Make a paste by mixing it with 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel in a blender after the fenugreek seeds are soaked for an hour in water. Massage this paste into the scalp and hold for 30 minutes before washing.</li></ul>

As the coronavirus continues to infect people around the world, many people fall victim to hair loss months later. This development makes many people wonder if COVID can cause hair loss and actually turns out to be able to. After a while, normal hair growth recovers and it thickens again, but it is good to consult a doctor if hair loss lasts more than three months. The reason for it may be different.&nbsp; Meanwhile, for those who are ill with COVID, there are many natural methods and means to try to improve the condition of the hair.

How to Deal with Hair Loss After COVID-19 - Natural Methods and Tools

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Thyme for disinfection 

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Mold is a common and potentially dangerous air pollutant that can hide in your home. If you had mold at home you can remove it with various preparations, as well as with thyme oil.

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A 2017 study showed that thyme <a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14334" target="_blank" data-ref="Thymus" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp; may be effective in controlling gray mold decay in guava fruits. These effects can also turn into mold at home. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316529367_Using_of_endophytic_Saccharomycopsis_fibuligera_and_thyme_oil_for_management_of_gray_mold_rot_of_guava_fruits/citation/download" target="_blank" data-ref="Just a moment..." rel="noopener">[Ref. 2]</a>&nbsp; An earlier study from 2007 suggested that thyme could be used as a disinfectant in apartments where there is a low concentration of mold. <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1472-765X.2006.02032.x" target="_blank" data-ref="Just a moment..." rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;

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A 2021 study showed that thyme essential oil is effective against adult mosquitoes and their larvae. You can make a homemade repellent by mixing 4 drops of thyme oil per teaspoon of olive oil.

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Thyme for bacterial infection 

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Have you ever had food poisoning? Thyme can help prevent it.

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A 2013 in vitro study found that thyme oil can act as a natural preservative for food products against several common food bacteria that cause disease. In addition, thyme oil has been found to be effective against resistant strains of bacteria Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia and Pseudomonas. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.eurekaselect.com/article/34014" target="_blank" data-ref=" Antibacterial Activity of Thyme and Lavender Essential Oils" rel="noopener">[Ref. 4]</a>&nbsp;

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Thyme for a good mood 

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Thyme essential oil is often used for aromatic and therapeutic purposes due to its active substance carvacrol. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.eurekaselect.com/article/12966" target="_blank" data-ref=" Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Carvacrol and Carvacrol Bearing Essential Oils" rel="noopener">[ref. 5]</a>&nbsp; In a 2013 animal study, carvacrol was shown to increase concentrations of serotonin and dopamine, two hormones that regulate mood.

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Thyme for delicious and aromatic dishes 

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Thyme is a great ingredient that is used in kitchens around the world, especially in France, Italy and the Mediterranean. Fresh leaves or whole twigs can be used in the preparation of meat or recipes with fish. There are options for adding thyme and to pasta with mushrooms and cheeses.

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Thyme for fungal infection

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Thyme is not only potentially effective against bacteria. It can also work against fungi.

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An in vitro study from 2021 shows that very low doses of thyme essential oil exhibit a fungicidal effect against Candida albicans, a common cause of fungal infections, even when the fungus is resistant to certain medicines.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/12/2454" target="_blank" data-ref="Susceptibility of Fluconazole-Resistant Candida albicans to Thyme Essential Oil" rel="noopener">[ref. 6]</a>&nbsp;

Like other herbs, thyme is a natural gift with a wide range of useful applications. However, most of the studies cited have been in laboratory conditions or on animals, so the scientific evidence to support these beneficial properties in humans has not been fully confirmed. Therefore, the use of thyme should not replace medical care and treatment, but it can be a great collaborator in cooking, aromatherapy or disinfection of the home.

12 Health Benefits of Thyme - Part 2

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What is Тhyme (Thymus)

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Thymus [&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14334" target="_blank" data-ref="Thymus" rel="noopener">ref. 1] is</a> an herb whose small leaves grow in groups of thin stems. It is used to season any dishes, alone or as part of a mixture or bouquet of spices such as rosemary, sage and majorana. Suitable for any diet and very rarely considered an allergen, thyme can be consumed by anyone who wants to cook with fresh herbs and enjoy a fragrant dish. Thymus Vulgaris &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14543" target="_blank" data-ref="Thymus vulgaris" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp; and lemon (citrus) thyme &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/21315" target="_blank" data-ref="Thymus citriodorus" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;are the varieties most commonly used in culinary.

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Health benefits provided by thyme 

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Thanks to its distinctive taste, thyme remains a major spice in the culinary to this day. But thyme can also boast a host of useful healing properties, which we will consider in the next row.

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If you are tired of buying and trying medicines, creams, lotions and other acne products, thyme can help you. It is known for its antibacterial properties and can be used as an ingredient to combat acne.

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When thyme is soaked in alcohol for days or weeks, it turns into a solution known as tincture. A small study has found that thyme essential oil has antibacterial activity against P. acnes, the bacteria believed to cause acne. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/5/3200" target="_blank" data-ref="Activities of Ten Essential Oils towards Propionibacterium acnes and PC-3, A-549 and MCF-7 Cancer Cells" rel="noopener">[Ref. 4]</a>&nbsp;

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Thymus linearis Benth. is a type of thyme found in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A 2014 study found that the extract was able to significantly reduce heart rate in rats with high blood pressure. He also managed to lower their cholesterol levels. &nbsp;<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25272894/" target="_blank" data-ref="Pharmacological evaluation of antihypertensive effect of aerial parts of Thymus linearis benth - PubMed" rel="noopener">[ref. 5]</a>&nbsp; However, it is necessary to do human studies to confirm these effects.&nbsp;

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Thyme for fighting cough

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Thyme essential oil, which is obtained from its leaves, is often used as a natural remedy for coughing. In an earlier study from 2006, a combination of thyme leaves and ivy helped relieve coughing and other symptoms of acute bronchitis.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0031-1296767" target="_blank" data-ref="Thieme E-Journals - Arzneimittelforschung / Abstract" rel="noopener">[ref. 6]</a>&nbsp;

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A more recent animal study from 2018 found a combination of thyme and primrose extracts to reduce inflammation and the formation of micus. &nbsp;<a href="https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1094553918300609" target="_blank" data-ref="Redirecting" rel="noopener">[Ref. 7]</a>&nbsp;

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Thyme is full of beneficial nutrients, so it can contribute to some extent to ensuring the optimal daily amounts of:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Vitamin A</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Vitamin C</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Copper</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fiber</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Iron</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manganese</li></ul>

Thyme is rich in plant phenols such as thymol and carvacol, which have a powerful antispasmodic effect. In addition, it contributes to counteracting acne, cough and high blood pressure. It suits dishes with potatoes, meat and can be combined with spices such as oregano, rosemary and others. Expect the sequel with the other impressive benefits of this aromatic spice.

12 Health Benefits of Thyme - Part 1

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The most popular herbal liqueurs in the world

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Liquore alla liquirizia /CALABRIA, ITALY/ 

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This licorice liqueur (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is traditionally associated with Calabria (Italy), which is well known for its licorice root. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14527" target="_blank" data-ref="Glycyrrhiza" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;] Liqueur is made of pure licorice and neutral alcohol. The combination is sweetened and filtered, the result being a dark liqueur with a characteristic bitter-sweet taste and aroma.

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Traditionally, this liqueur is used as a digestif. It can be made at home, but there are also industrially produced versions. This liqueur should always be served well chilled, clean or with ice cubes. It is also a good ingredient for making cocktails.

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Originally launched in 1889, Suze&nbsp;is a French liqueur invention of Fernando Muro, who originally produced it in the municipality of Maisons-Alfort. He decided to distill the roots of the wild&nbsp; tint (Gentiana punctata), along with a secret combination of other herbs and spices, to create this complex aperitif, which is characterized by floral, bitter and slightly spicy flavors.

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While the dominant aroma is given with pureed tinted roots, the drink also brings subtle earthy notes of citrus, vanilla [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14437" target="_blank" data-ref="Vanilla" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp;],&nbsp; apricots (Prunus armeniaca) and caramel. Seuss is usually served cold, as a long drink, when usually combined with tonic or orange juice.

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Centerba /ABRUZZO, ITALY/

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"Centerba" is distilled from different plants native to the Alpine regions of Abruzzi, Italy. The name suggests that 100 herbs are needed to produce this greenish mixture, but manufacturers keep the ingredients a closely guarded secret.

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The most powerful of all Italian liqueurs, "Centerba" was originally made of herbalists as a dijestif. True to Abruzzi's taste, "the more spicy, the better," Centerba creates such a strong hot sensation in the throat that it may seem to be seasoned with peperoncino.

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The liqueur itself is available in a bottle in an attractive straw basket.

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Amargo Obrero /ROSARIO, ARGENTINA/

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"Amargo Obrero" is a dark brown bitter characterized by its herbal, almost licorice-like taste. It was originally established in 1887 as a response to the preference for sugary drinks of the higher classes, and has since been known as an aperitif of the Argentinian people and a drink of the working class.

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Although it can be consumed on its own, "Amargo Obrero"&nbsp; is usually used in mixed drinks. While the standard for it includes a combination with a tonic, other suggestions include grapefruit juice, Coca-Cola or carbonated water. The drink is bottled at 19.9% ABV (alcohol by volume).

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Herbsaint is an anise-flavored liqueur that originates in New Orleans. It was created in 1934 by J. M. Legendre, a Pharmacist from New Orleans who freely modeled the drink on absinthe, which was banned in the United States at the time. Liqueur is green and herbaceous in taste and aroma, with dominant notes of anise (Pimpinella anisum) and licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15758" target="_blank" data-ref="Pimpinella anisum" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;]

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The original recipe was changed in the 1970s, but the current owner re-introduced the creator's original in 2010. Unlike absinthe, this liqueur does not contain wormwood and has more to do with French pastis. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15289" target="_blank" data-ref="Artemisia absinthium" rel="noopener">[ref. 4]</a>&nbsp;]

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Hierbas ibicencas /IBIZA, SPAIN/

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"Hierbas ibicencas" are liqueurs for Ibiza (Spain), made with various herbs that are soaked in anise-based alcohol. This liqueur has a long tradition on the island, and although it is produced on an industrial scale, many locals use their traditional family recipes and use native Mediterranean plants to make homemade versions of the drink.

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A bottle of this liqueur can include a dozen different flavors. Standard options include chamomile (Matricaria)&nbsp; [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14896" target="_blank" data-ref="Matricaria" rel="noopener">[ref. 5]</a> ], laurel tree [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15270" target="_blank" data-ref="Laurus nobilis" rel="noopener">[ref. 6]</a> ], rosemary (Rosmarinus) [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14703" target="_blank" data-ref="Rosmarinus" rel="noopener">[ref. 7]</a> ], thymus [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14334" target="_blank" data-ref="Thymus" rel="noopener">[ref. 8]</a> ], lavender (Lavandula) [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14546" target="_blank" data-ref="Lavandula" rel="noopener">[ref. 9]</a> ],&nbsp; dill (Anethum) [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15577" target="_blank" data-ref="Anethum" rel="noopener">[ref. 10]</a> ], sage (Salvia Officinalis) [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14411" target="_blank" data-ref="Salvia officinalis" rel="noopener">[ref. 11]</a> ] and others. The drink is best taken as a digestif.

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Herbero /VALENCIAN COMMUNITY, SPAIN/ 

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Herbero is a Spanish liqueur originating in valencia's Serra de Mariola mountain range. Officially called "Herbero de la Serra de Mariola", this herbal liqueur is made of anise and various mountain herbs. The drink can be distilled or macerated (made by infusion with other herbs in vegetable oil).

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Along with anise, it is usually made with a selection of local herbs such as sage, chamomile, mint, dill, anise, lavender, thyme and much more. "Herbero" can vary in color, from saturated yellow-green to amber. It has herbal aromas and taste, with a distinctive note of anise.

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Elixir d'Anvers /ANTWERP, BELGIUM/

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"Elixir d'Anvers" is an herbal liqueur from Antwerp. The exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, but is said to include more than thirty plants. After soaking and distillation matures in oak barrels. The result is a dark yellow liqueur of a distinctive herbal character.

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"Elixir d'Anvers" dates back to 1863, when it was developed by Fran&ccedil;ois-Xavier de Beukelaer. He spent years perfecting the recipe until he achieved the desired result and created the perfect formula. The drink is still produced in the distillery de Beukelaer. The elixir can be consumed clean or with an appropriate amount of ice.

Many countries have great herbal liqueurs, including Italy, France, USA, Spain and Belgium. There are more places where interesting recipes for local herbal liqueurs can be found, so we will continue the selection very soon and again only in our portal Sanat.io.

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Types of antifungal essential oils

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Essential oils of herbs and spices are some of the most powerful antimicrobial essential oils. Thyme, cinnamon, oregano, cloves and mint are examples of some of the most commonly used antimicrobial oils.

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Citronella, geranium, lemongrass, eucalyptus and mint, among others, have been tested specifically against fungi and found to be effective antimicrobials for this purpose. [&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eurekaselect.com/article/8490" target="_blank" data-ref=" Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties of Essential Oils" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a> ] Tea tree oil is another essential oil that has demonstrated its antifungal abilities in various studies. [&nbsp;<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8893526/" target="_blank" data-ref="Antibacterial and antifungal activity of ten essential oils in vitro - PubMed" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp;]

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Thymus

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Thyme is a common herb and is usually used as a spice, but it is also available in the form of essential oil. The healing properties of thyme are due to its essential oils, which are extracted by steam distillation of fresh flowers and leaves. The main ingredients of its essential oil are alpha-tuyon, alpha-pinen, campen, beta-pinen and others. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/Synergistic_Antifungal_Allelopatic_and_Anti_Proliferative_Potential_of_Salvia_officinalis_L_and_Thymus_vulgaris_L_Essential_Oils_29337923" target="_blank" data-ref="500: Internal Server Error" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;]

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Thymus essential oil is effective against fungi infecting humans. Its antifungal activity is mainly due to the high concentration of tymol and carvacol. It has been shown that thyme essential oil demonstrates inhibition of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis, as well as Fusarium. Also, a study of Klarić et al. shows that molds such as Aspergillus spp, Penicillium spp and Cladosporium spp can be completely inhibited with a thyme oil concentration of 9.85, 19.17 and 15.20 &mu;g/mL, respectively. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/20/3713" target="_blank" data-ref="Essential Oils and Their Natural Active Compounds Presenting Antifungal Properties" rel="noopener">[ref. 4]</a>&nbsp;]

Cinnamon-(Cinnamomum-verum)

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

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Cinnamon oil is extracted from the bark or leaves of several types of trees, including the Cinnamomum verum tree and the Cinnamomum cassia tree. A study using bacterial cultures and laboratory tests found that compounds in cinnamon oil have an antimicrobial effect against Pseudomonas aeruginosa - a potentially life-threatening, drug-resistant bacterium that affects plants, humans and other animals. [&nbsp;<a href="https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12906-016-1134-9" target="_blank" data-ref="Efficacy of cinnamon bark oil and cinnamaldehyde on anti-multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the synergistic effects in combination with other antimicrobial agents - BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies" rel="noopener">[ref. 5]</a> ] Cinnamon has more proven antibacterial properties and can act synergistically in combination with antibiotic therapy. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/Antibacterial_activity_of_cinnamon_essential_oils_and_their_synergistic_potential_with_antibiotics_31041184" target="_blank" data-ref="500: Internal Server Error" rel="noopener">[ref. 6]</a>&nbsp;]

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Also, only Cinnamomum verum, Thymus capitatus, Syzygium aromaticum and Pelargonium graveolens exhibit a wide range of action against various pathogenic candida strains, as commented in "Antifungal mechanism of the combination of Cinnamomum verum and Pelargonium graveolens essential oils with fluconazole against pathogenic Candida strains."&nbsp;<a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00253-017-8442-y?error=cookies_not_supported&amp;code=340861b7-7e9b-40bc-b69e-749fcccd07b3" target="_blank" data-ref="Antifungal mechanism of the combination of Cinnamomum verum and Pelargonium graveolens essential oils with fluconazole against pathogenic Candida strains - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology" rel="noopener"></a>&nbsp;

Origanum-vulgare

Origanum vulgare 

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Oregano essential oil can be a more powerful antifungal agent than other commercial products on offer. In addition, it can inhibit and assist the body in dealing with fungal skin infections, including mycosis and ringworm. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/A_herbal_antifungal_formulation_of_Thymus_serpillum_Origanum_vulgare_and_Rosmarinus_officinalis_for_treating_ovine_dermatophytosis_due_to_Trichophyton_mentagrophytes_23368893" target="_blank" data-ref="500: Internal Server Error" rel="noopener">[ref. 8]</a> ] The antifungal effects of oregano essential oils (Origanum syriacum var. bevanii) and dill (Foeniculum vulgare) were investigated against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in the study "Antifungal effects of essential oils from oregano and fennel on Sclerotinia sclerotiorum." [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/Antifungal_effects_of_essential_oils_from_oregano_and_fennel_on_Sclerotinia_sclerotiorum_17897206" target="_blank" data-ref="500: Internal Server Error" rel="noopener">[ref. 9]</a> ] The inhibitory effects of both essential oils have a pronounced antifungal effect against S. sclerotiorum. Another in vitro study reveals the potential of oregano as an herbal antifungal agent against oral candida. The results here are encouraging - O.vulgare shows a 30&plusmn;3 mm zone of inhibition compared to 19 mm for fluconazole (an antifungal drug). The active functional group has a chemically similar structure as carvacola, usually found in antifungal herbs. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/Characterization_of_Herbal_Antifungal_Agent_Origanum_vulgare_against_Oral_Candida_spp_Isolated_from_Patients_with_Candida_Associated_Denture_Stomatitis_An_In_vitro_Study_29962756" target="_blank" data-ref="500: Internal Server Error" rel="noopener">[ref. 10]</a>&nbsp;]

Clove-(Syzygium-Aromaticum)

Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum)

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Clove oil (Syzygium Aromaticum) has been shown to have strong antifungal activity against many types of fungi, including some common fungal pathogens of plants and animals, such as Fusarium moniliforme NCIM 1100, Fusarium oxysporum MTCC 284, Aspergillus sp., Mucor sp., Trichophyton rubrum and Microsporum gypseum. It has been established that all types of mushrooms are inhibited by oil when tested by a method of agar diffusion. [&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scielo.br/j/bjm/a/35LqTBDxgWYxBDX6tz7BQbm/?lang=en" target="_blank" data-ref="SciELO - Brasil" rel="noopener">[ref. 11]</a>&nbsp;]

Essential oils have proven antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent and fungicidal properties. Some may even stimulate the growth of new cells. These properties work together to naturally help tackle fungal infections. Some of the conditions in which they can help are ringworm, nail fungus (onychomycosis), "athlete's leg" (Tinea Pedis) (a type of fungal infection of the foot) and others.