INCI name ; Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil

CAS number ; 8007-46-3 ; 84929-51-1 ; 85085-75-2

SKU code ; EN-THR-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED ; Leaves and Tops

ORIGIN  ; South Africa

COMMON NAMES : Common Thyme, German Thyme, Garden Thyme, English Thyme

APPEARANCE : Pale yellow to reddish brown colored liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Fresh, green, diffusive, sweet-herbaceous aroma

QUALITY : 100 % pure natural  whole essential oil.

Active Ingredients : Linalool

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

THYMUS VULGARIS - 

GROWN, HARVESTED AND DISTILLED IN SOUTH AFRICA 

This is the gentler version Of Thyme essential oil.

If you are concerned about your sensitivity to thyme essential oil, this may be the one for you.

Both our Thyme Essential oils are powerful and efficient allies against mycoses, infectious viral or bacterial attacks, particularly of an ORL nature. They also help recover a healthy feminine hygiene and are perfect to diffuse when you feel nervously exhausted or weak.

* Our Thyme essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Thymus vulgaris, the common Thyme.

 The 1rst distillation results in what is known as red thyme essential oil. Red brown, or orange brown in colour, with a sweet and spicy, herbal medicinal, scent. 

To meet with therapists and food industry request for a gentler common thyme essential oil ((with reduced levels of thymol and carvacrol), the leaves and flowers are sometimes re-distilled. This 2nd distillation which leaves the oil colourless, is known as white thyme essential oil, and has softer, sweeter, and herbal scent.

Traditionally used to improve:

• liver problems because it said to helps to regenerate liver cells (targeted massages)
• blood circulation. It warms the extremity (feet, fingers, …
• cases of fatigues, weakness, and nervous disorders. (diffusion and massages)
• All type of mycosis (targeted application)
• Air sanitation
• Throat pains, tracheitis, pharyngitis Bronchitis (diffusion)
• Blocked noses, colds, runny noses (diffusion)
• Cold sore (targeted application)

Mosquito and Insect Repellant

Spray or apply topically after diluting in a base oil

Lemongrass (10 drops) + Thyme (10 drops) + Citriodora (10 drops) + almond carrier oil (50 ml) + Spray bottle 

Fantastic for this use +++

Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++

Tolerable (not great for this use)+

Don't use for this purpose --

Massages & body care

• Body massage  use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) +++
• Face care use 1 to 3 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (0.5 to 1 % concentration) ++
• Body & Hair care use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) ++
• Bath First mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with 20 ml vegetable glycerine or 1 cup of Epsom salts ++
• Mouth gargle ++

Diffusion

• Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. +++

Others 

• Cooking ++
• Homecare ++

For more detailed information, please go check this LINK TO Instructions of use essential oils page

Fresh or Dried, in concoctions, in poultices, brewed or fumigated, the uses and properties of the humble shrub of thyme have been recorded since the early days of our human history. The Greeks of the antiquity gave it its name, “perfume”, believing it bring courage and fortitude, they burned it in public rituals and ceremonies. The Egyptians priest used crushed thyme to embalm the departed. The Romans added thyme to their beauty routines, hot baths, to purify their home, to flavour and preserve their meat, cheeses, and wine. 

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt

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Reported benefits & properties:

• Powerful Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral
• Immunity stimulant
• Skin and body regenerating and stimulant
• Circulatory, warming
• Calming, Relaxing

• Bay leaf laurel, ( mouth wash, gargle, or rinse -mouth sores and ulcers),
• Eucalyptus smithii, Ravintsara, (diffusion in case of colds, bronchitis and respiratory ailments)
• lemon, tea tree, Pine, lemongrass,  ( Air sanitation),
• lavender ( skin regeneration),
• Pine, Eucalyptus, Bergamot (to boost and balance moods when exhausted)

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt