Thyme
Botanical Name : Thymus Vulgaris
Family : Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Synonyms : T. Aestivus, T. Ilerdensis, T. Webbianus, T. Valentianus, Frnch Thyme, Garden Thyme, Red Thyme (Oil), White Thyme (Oil)
Safety Data : Contra-indicated in cases of high blood pressure. Red Thyme oil contains quite large amounts of toxic phenols. Lemon Thyme and 'linalol' types are in general less toxic, non-irritant, wth less possibility of sesitization - safe for use on the skin and with children.
Extraction : Essential oil by water or steam distillation from the fresh or partially dried leaves an flowering tops. 'Red Thyme Oil' is the crude distillate. White Thyme Oil is produced by further redistillation.
Herbal/Folk Tradition
One of the earliest medicinal plants in Western herbal medicine, itsmain areas of application are respiratory problems, digestive complaints and the prevention and treatment of infection.
Characteristics Of Thyme Essential Oil
- A red, brown or orange liquid with a warm, spicy-herbaceous, powerful odour
- A clear, pale yellow liquid with a sweet, green-fresh, milder scent.
- Thyme essential oil blends well bergamot, lemon, rosemary, melissa, lavender, lavandin, marjoram and pine
Actions : Anthelminthic, antimicrobial, anit-oxidant, antiputrescent, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, antitoxic, aperitif, astringent, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, balsamic, carminative, cicatrizant, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, revulsive, rubefacient, parasiticide, stimulant, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge
Aromatherapy Use : Skin Care, Respiratory System, Immune Sysytem, Digestive System and Circulation, Muscles and Joints, Nervous System, Genito-urinary System
Distribution : Native to Spain and the Mediterranean region; now found throughout Asia Minor, Algeria, Turkey, Tunisia, Israel, the USA, Russia, China and central Europe.
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