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Thyme Organic Essential Oil from Greece 15ml
Thyme Organic Essential Oil from Greece 15ml
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Thyme Organic Essential Oil from Greece provides powerful support for a healthy immune system. The sharp, powerful aroma boasts warm and herbaceous overtones that can be diffused to clear the air and promote healthy respiratory function. Additionally, this versatile oil can be used to ease occasional digestive upset and support healthy digestion, just like many other herb and spice essential oils.
Derived from the Greek word thymos, meaning 'perfume', thyme has a rich history in herbal medicine. From the ancient Greeks and Egyptians to the Romans, it has been used for various purposes, including as incense in temples and in embalming. Ancient Greeks believed thyme and its extracts could give them courage and restore vigour and mental alertness. They used sprigs of thyme in their baths and burned it as incense in their temples. During the Middle Ages, it was even given to jousting knights for courage and later carried into courtrooms to ward off diseases and freshen the air.
Origin & Production
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowering tops of Thyme plants at the Vessel Distillery in the village of Thermi. The Thyme plants are organically grown in the Chalkidiki region of Northern Greece.
Aroma
Herbaceous, terpenic, coniferous, with a hint of woody smokiness. A top note with a strong aroma, Thyme has a woody, medicinal scent described as both sharp and warming.
Benefits
- Supports a healthy immune system
- Powerfully anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral
- Helps cleanse & purify the air
- Eases occasional digestive upset
- Traditionally used to support respiratory conditions, respiratory infections, colds, coughs, bronchitis.
- Invigorating and Elevating
Country of Origin: Greece
Vol: 15ml
Latin name: Thymus vulgaris
Biochemical group: Monoterpene
Main chemical constituents: para-cymene, thymol, γ-terpinene, carvacrol, linalool, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, α-thuyene, α-terpinene, 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, borneol, methyl carvacrol ether, camphene, terpinene-4-ol, limonene, methyl thymol ether, others
Safety: Thyme contains a high amount of toxic phenols (carvacrol and thymol) that can irritate mucus membranes, and must be diluted well before use. Avoid use if under the care of a physician. Based on the thymol, carvacrol and para-cymene content we recommend max dermal use level at 1%. We also feel that caution should be exercised when using this oil as it might interacts with drugs, inhibit blood clotting, cause mucous and/or skin irritation. We do not recommend using this oil in a bath.
NOTE: This oil may form crystals during transit or storage at lower temperatures. Gentle warming in a hot water bath while stirring is suggested.
