Libyan <i>Thymus capitatus</i> essential oil: antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic and colon pathogen adhesion-inhibition properties

Abstract

This is the first report that EO of Th. capitatus could protect against colonization of pathogens to colon epithelium. Thymus capitatus from Libya should be recognized as possible new source of natural antioxidants, antimicrobials as well as possible source of new chemotherapeutics.