Product Description
The thyme we distill is Thymus vulgaris from organic farming; the chemotype of the oil is thymol. The essential oil has a red color due to distillation in the copper still. The essential oil gives off a fiery-warm, strong and spicy fragrance.
Thyme Essential Oil in Aromatherapy
Anti-inflammatory: Thymol, one of the main compounds in thyme oil, has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve inflammation and pain.
Antibacterial and Antiviral: Thyme oil is known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties, which can make it a useful addition in the fight against infections.
Expectorant: Thyme oil can help loosen mucus in the respiratory tract, which can be particularly helpful for respiratory ailments such as coughs and bronchitis.
Examples of use:
In an aroma lamp, thyme essential oil clears the airways and helps purify the air in a room.
Precautions:
The essential oil can be highly irritating to the skin. A patch test should be performed on the inner arm before use. For children, dilute heavily or use thyme ct. linalool.