The enhancement of antioxidant compounds extracted from Thymus vulgaris using enzymes and the effect of extracting solvent

► Enzyme use on thyme leaves was proposed to improve antioxidant compounds recovery. ► Antioxidant compounds recovery from fresh thyme is higher than depleted leaves. ► Aqueous methanol produces best extraction of these compounds. ► Antioxidant capacity of fresh thyme leaves extracts decreased with enzymes use. ► Enzyme use on depleted thyme improves activity and antioxidant compounds yield.