Orange thyme is gaining popularity as a condiment and herbal tea, but its chemical properties and health benefits are not well understood.
A study revealed that orange thyme contains high levels of rosmarinic acid, luteolin-hexuronide, and eriodictyol-hexuronide, which make up 85% of its phenolic content.
The extracts demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, significant inhibition of tyrosinase, moderate anti-acetylcholinesterase effects, and good anti-inflammatory properties, indicating its potential for use in food and health industries.