2025, Vol. 13, Issue 3, Part D

author(s)
Neha Kumari, Amatul Malasha, Avinash Kumar, Abhimanyu Kumar Jha and Vinod Kumar Gupta

abstract
Medicinal plants with a
long history of ethical and pharmacological applications, primarily attributed
to their rich collection of bioactive phytochemicals such as antioxidants and
antimicrobial properties, highlighting their potential applications in natural
therapeutics, food preservation, and infection management. This work
comprehensively summarizes the qualitative phytochemical compositions and
antioxidant properties in the context of natural therapeutics, food
preservation, and infection control. Qualitative analyses on these two
medicinal plants, employing standard chemical screening techniques, to
identify key bioactive compounds such as phenol, flavonoid, tannin, terpenoid,
and alkaloids. Thymus vulgaris L. (common thyme) and Origanum
vulgare L. (oregano) are prominent Lamiaceae family members. The
findings revealed that their bioactive constituents offer natural alternatives
to synthetic drugs. This research article further discusses current research
gaps and future perspectives necessary for standardizing and optimizing the
pharmacological use of these valuable medicinal herbs.