Thyme Oil 1/2 oz.
Product Description
THYME THYMUS VULGARIS
A stimulating and protecting oil that has a strengthening effect on the the nerves. Ideal for the treatment of physical and mental exhaustion, and beneficial to the immune system. Warms with its pungent herbal aroma.
A perennial evergreen shrub growing to 45cms high with a woody root and branched upright stem. The plant has small greenish oval leaves and pale purple or white flowers. The aroma is rich, powerful, sweet, warm and herbaceous with a somewhat spicy aroma. Native to Spain and the Mediterranean region, it is now found throughout Asia Minor, Algeria, Turkey, Tunisia, Israel, the USA Russia, China and central Europe. The oil is mainly produced in Spain, but also becoming common in France, Greece, Israel, Morocco, Algeria, Germany and the USA.
History / Traditions
Used by the ancient Egyptians in the embalming process and by the Greeks to fumigate against infectious diseases. Thyme was one of the earliest medicinal herbs of the Mediterranean region. The name derives from the Greek "thymos" meaning "to perfume". It is also long established as a culinary herb.
Extraction
The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the fresh or partly dried leaves and flowering tops.
Details of Oil
Red thyme oil is a red, brown or orange liquid with a warm, spicy-herbaceous and powerful aroma. White thyme oil is a clear or pale yellow liquid with a sweet, green, fresh and milder scent. It blends well with bergamot, lemon, rosemary, melisa, lavender, marjoram, peru balsam and pine.
Other Uses
There are many chemotypes of thyme oil: notably the 'thymol' and 'carvacol' types (warming and active). In Western medicine, the main application has been in the treatment of digestive complaints, respiratory problems and the prevention and treatment of infection.
Muscles joints and circulation: Rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, cellulites, arthritis, sprains, anemia.
Skin: Insect bites, lice, scabies, dermatitis, eczema, cuts, bruises, acne, abscess, cellulites, gum infection, athletes foot, and wounds.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, sinusitis, sore throat, tonsillitis, flu, whooping cough, and throat infections.
Digestive system: Diarrhoea, dyspepsia, and flatulence.
Genito-urinary system: Cystitis and urethritis.
Immune system: Infectious diseases, staphylococcus, physical an psychological weakness.
Nervous system: Headaches, insomnia, nervous debility, neurasthenia and stress related complaints. Helps to revive the body and the mind.
Reproductive system: Vaginitis
Usage
The oil can be used as a massage oil (diluted with a carrier), as an inhalation, in a diffuser or vaporizer.
Safety data
Thymus Vulgaris is a skin irritant in high concentration. It should not be used with epileptic conditions, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure or during pregnancy (because it is a euterine stimulant). Red thyme oil, serpolet (from wild thyme), 'thymol' and 'carvacrol' type oils all contain quite large amounts of toxic phenols (carvacol and thymol). They can irritate mucous membranes, cause dermal irritation and may cause sensitization in some individuals. Use in moderation and in low dilution. They are best avoided during pregnancy. Lemon Thyme and 'linalol' types are in general less toxic, non-irritating and with less possibility of sensitization. Safe for use on the skin and with children.
Components
Thymol and cavacrol (up to 60%) cymene, camphene, borneol, linalol. Depending upon the source, it can also contain geraniol, citral and thuyanol.
A stimulating and protecting oil that has a strengthening effect on the the nerves. Ideal for the treatment of physical and mental exhaustion, and beneficial to the immune system. Warms with its pungent herbal aroma.
A perennial evergreen shrub growing to 45cms high with a woody root and branched upright stem. The plant has small greenish oval leaves and pale purple or white flowers. The aroma is rich, powerful, sweet, warm and herbaceous with a somewhat spicy aroma. Native to Spain and the Mediterranean region, it is now found throughout Asia Minor, Algeria, Turkey, Tunisia, Israel, the USA Russia, China and central Europe. The oil is mainly produced in Spain, but also becoming common in France, Greece, Israel, Morocco, Algeria, Germany and the USA.
History / Traditions
Used by the ancient Egyptians in the embalming process and by the Greeks to fumigate against infectious diseases. Thyme was one of the earliest medicinal herbs of the Mediterranean region. The name derives from the Greek "thymos" meaning "to perfume". It is also long established as a culinary herb.
Extraction
The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the fresh or partly dried leaves and flowering tops.
Details of Oil
Red thyme oil is a red, brown or orange liquid with a warm, spicy-herbaceous and powerful aroma. White thyme oil is a clear or pale yellow liquid with a sweet, green, fresh and milder scent. It blends well with bergamot, lemon, rosemary, melisa, lavender, marjoram, peru balsam and pine.
Other Uses
There are many chemotypes of thyme oil: notably the 'thymol' and 'carvacol' types (warming and active). In Western medicine, the main application has been in the treatment of digestive complaints, respiratory problems and the prevention and treatment of infection.
Muscles joints and circulation: Rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, cellulites, arthritis, sprains, anemia.
Skin: Insect bites, lice, scabies, dermatitis, eczema, cuts, bruises, acne, abscess, cellulites, gum infection, athletes foot, and wounds.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, sinusitis, sore throat, tonsillitis, flu, whooping cough, and throat infections.
Digestive system: Diarrhoea, dyspepsia, and flatulence.
Genito-urinary system: Cystitis and urethritis.
Immune system: Infectious diseases, staphylococcus, physical an psychological weakness.
Nervous system: Headaches, insomnia, nervous debility, neurasthenia and stress related complaints. Helps to revive the body and the mind.
Reproductive system: Vaginitis
Usage
The oil can be used as a massage oil (diluted with a carrier), as an inhalation, in a diffuser or vaporizer.
Safety data
Thymus Vulgaris is a skin irritant in high concentration. It should not be used with epileptic conditions, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure or during pregnancy (because it is a euterine stimulant). Red thyme oil, serpolet (from wild thyme), 'thymol' and 'carvacrol' type oils all contain quite large amounts of toxic phenols (carvacol and thymol). They can irritate mucous membranes, cause dermal irritation and may cause sensitization in some individuals. Use in moderation and in low dilution. They are best avoided during pregnancy. Lemon Thyme and 'linalol' types are in general less toxic, non-irritating and with less possibility of sensitization. Safe for use on the skin and with children.
Components
Thymol and cavacrol (up to 60%) cymene, camphene, borneol, linalol. Depending upon the source, it can also contain geraniol, citral and thuyanol.
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