Thyme Oil

Ingredients: 100% pure thyme essential oil.
INCI name: thymus vulgaris oil.
Origin: France.
Certificate: organic.
Aroma: has a rather sweet, yet strongly herbal smell.
Note: top.
Precautions: it is a very potent oil and should not be used during pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure. Because of the phenols (carvacrol and thymol), which can irritate mucus membranes and cause skin irritation, it should not be used for skin care products, and in general should be used in low concentrations.
When it is used in massage therapy, it would be a good idea to do a skin patch test to determine if the person is sensitive to it.

This essential oil can cause skin irritation, yet has great value to help with concentration and to focus, as well as being an excellent bronchial and lung stimulant, making it valuable in bronchitis, coughs, colds, asthma and the like, while the warming qualities are great for rheumatism, arthritis and gout.

The name is derived from the Greek word thymos that means perfume and was used as an incense in Greek temples. The Egyptians used it in embalming process. During the Middle Ages it was given to jousting knights for courage, and a sprig of the herb was carried into courtrooms to ward off diseases.

Thyme oil strengthens the nerves, aids memory and concentration, can help with the feeling of exhaustion and combats depression, while it fortifies the lungs and helps with colds, coughs, asthma, laryngitis, sinusitis, catarrh, whooping cough, sore throats and tonsillitis.

Thyme oil is beneficial to boost the immune system and can help fight colds, flu, infectious diseases and chills.

The warming effect of this oil can help in cases of poor circulation, as well as for arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscular aches and pains, sprains and sport injuries. It is also helpful for cellulite.

Colds and flu:
Inhale or blend with a carrier oil and use to massage the chest, neck and head. This oil can help protect others in the family from the virus. Use in a vaporizer or burner.

Sore throat, tonsillitis:
Use in a gargle, two drops in a glass of water, or mix in a carrier oil and apply to the chest and throat.

Muscle fatigue:
Add six drops to your bath.

Arthritis:
Add to your bath, or use in a carrier oil to rub the affected area, or make up a hot compress.

Analytical quality control:
➔ GCMS analysis – Thyme oil, Germany