BIOECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE OF THE RAW MATERIALS OF THYME (THYMUS VULGARIS L.) INTRODUCED IN THE CONDITIONS OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This study analyzes the morphological, bioecological, and chemical properties of Thymus vulgaris L. (Thyme) introduced into the climatic conditions of Uzbekistan. The research results revealed that the total essential oil content in the plant’s aerial parts ranges from 1,5% to 3,5%, with thymol being the dominant compound (35-60%). Furthermore, the total amino acid content (8,20-10,50%) and its significance for the human body were investigated. The article highlights the antiseptic, expectorant, and immunomodulatory properties of thyme raw materials, as well as their strategic importance as an import-substituting raw material for the local pharmaceutical and food industries. The findings confirm that Thymus vulgaris L. is a highly promising species for large-scale cultivation in the Republic's soil and climatic conditions.