AU - Naghdi Badi, HA AU - Abdollahi, M AU - Mehrafarin, A AU - Ghorbanpour, M AU - Tolyat, SM AU - Qaderi, A AU - Ghiaci Yekta, M TI - An Overview on Two Valuable Natural and Bioactive Compounds, Thymol and Carvacrol, in Medicinal Plants PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE TA - jmpir JN - jmpir VO - 16 VI - 63 IP - 63 4099 - http://jmp.ir/article-1-1370-fa.html 4100 - http://jmp.ir/article-1-1370-fa.pdf SO - jmpir 63 ABĀ  - .Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol), and carvacrol (5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol) are the main components of the essential oils of some Laminaceae,Verbenaceae and Ranunculaceae members such as oregano, thyme, savory, etc. The formation of thymol and carvacrol is thought to involve hydroxylation of γ-terpinene and p-cymene precursors. They are produced by the plant species as a chemical defense mechanism upon exposure to pathogens, pests, herbivores, or environmental stresses. Accordingly, the potent antimicrobial and fungi toxic properties of these compounds against various plant pathogens have been demonstrated. They have antibacterial, antifungal, insecticidal, and anti-oxidative properties which are the basis for the wide use of these compounds in the cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries. CP - IRAN IN - Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, 55th Kilometer of Tehran-Qazvin Freeway, Karaj, Iran LG - eng PB - jmpir PG - 1 PT - Review YR - 2017