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Feral Child

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12. Thymol

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 09:35 AM

Apr 2014

is a component of the herb Thyme. It's one active ingredient in Listerine.

Listerine was developed in the hopes it would be an effective surgical sterilizer.

It was later marketed as a cure for halitosis, caused by rotten teeth, epidemic in the late 19th century. It was subsequently found to be effective against thrush, an oral fungal infection.

Thymol has been found to be somewhat effective in controlling fungal infections in immuno-compromised individuals. The specific fungi targeted have become tolerant of more traditional anti-fungal treatments, similar to MRSA.

If Listerine "killed" nail-fungus, many people would be soaking their feet in it daily.

Interestingly, thymol is believed to have some anti-tumor properties as well.

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Mouthwash use 'linked to oral cancer' [View all] Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 OP

Ok 3 times a day yeoman6987 Apr 2014 #1

Seems the key is if you have generally poor oral health like bleeding gums. Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #2

or mouthwashes containing alcohol TexasProgresive Apr 2014 #3

Gee Whiz.. Who could have guessed SoCalDem Apr 2014 #4

How else could you eat? Shivering Jemmy Apr 2014 #10

They say Listerine will kill toenail fungus liberal N proud Apr 2014 #5

Thymol Feral Child Apr 2014 #12

"many people would be soaking their feet in it daily"... Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #14

Yes, I know. Feral Child Apr 2014 #18

Bacteria and viruses are tinker toys. I'm talking about Fungus here.... Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #19

4 times or more? Larry the Cable Dude Apr 2014 #6

Interesting the point that those concerned about their bad oral health Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #7

I expect these would be people whose underlying condition ... surrealAmerican Apr 2014 #8

people who smoke, drink Solomon Apr 2014 #9

Which would make them Madam Mossfern Apr 2014 #11

I floss, brush and use mouthwash after every meal except when I have coffee on the weekends. randome Apr 2014 #13

Did the same, but it was recommended once per day treestar Apr 2014 #15

Typical sensationalist headline from the Daily Mail. But OVER-use of mouthwashes containing ALCOHOL LeftishBrit Apr 2014 #16

Who in their right mind is still using alcohol based mouthwash? nt ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2014 #17

I use tea tree oil in a little water. 1000words Apr 2014 #20