Exploring the Bioactive Properties of Thymus kotschyanus var. kotschyanus and Endemic Thymus brachychilus: From Plant Extracts to Alginate Film Formulations for Wound Infection Management

Background/Objectives: Antibiotic resistance poses significant challenges to the treatment of infectious diseases. Wounds occur as a result of damage to the skin caused by various factors and may become life-threatening with the development of infection. Plants can exhibit considerable microbiological activity due to their rich phytochemical composition. Thymus kotschyanus var. kotschyanus and the endemic species Thymus brachychilus collected from Adıyaman Province, Türkiye, have been widely used by local communities for their therapeutic properties and other purposes.