Evidence supporting the use of: Thymus satureioides
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Thymus satureioides, also known as savory thyme or Moroccan thyme, has been traditionally used in North African herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including infections. Recent scientific research has provided some support for its use in the management of fungal infections. Several in vitro studies have demonstrated that essential oils and extracts from Thymus satureioides exhibit antifungal activity against pathogenic fungi such as Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, and Trichophyton species. The antifungal effect is attributed mainly to its high content of phenolic compounds, particularly thymol and carvacrol, which disrupt the fungal cell membrane integrity and interfere with cellular metabolism.

For example, a study published in "Phytotherapy Research" (2012) reported that T. satureioides essential oil inhibited the growth of various clinical isolates of Candida species. Another study in the "Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants" (2015) confirmed antifungal effects against Aspergillus and Trichophyton species. However, these studies are limited to laboratory (in vitro) experiments, and there is a lack of robust clinical trials evaluating its efficacy and safety in humans. Therefore, while there is promising laboratory evidence, the overall quality of evidence remains moderate and further research, especially in clinical settings, is needed to substantiate the traditional uses.

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