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As the issue of antimicrobial resistance continues to grow, there is a renewed interest in deriving antimicrobial products from natural compounds, particularly extracts from plant materials. This paper describes how essential oil can be extracted from the common herb, thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) in the classroom. Subsequently, the extract can be tested for its antimicrobial activity. A number of variables are suggested.
Redfern et al. (Thu,) studied this question.