| The combination of thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate and menthol in an alcohol base may have antifungal activity. |
| Some ingredients added to the water, e.g. menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, thymol and pine oil also give a sensation of clearing the passageways. |
| A weak lotion of thymol, corrosive sublimate or Ichthyol would doubtless be equally effectual. |
| It also is a source of antioxidants, and its essential oil contains high concentrations of thymol, once used as a topical antibiotic. |
| Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice. |
| Listerine also contains essential oils from herbs including eucalyptol, thymol, methyl salicylate and menthol. |
