Thyme Essential Oil Datasheet
Thyme essential oil has been used throughout history for numerous conditions, including the plague, leprosy, and lice. During ancient times, the Egyptians used it for embalming.
PLANT PART
Flowers, Leaves, and Stems
AROMA
Sharp, Green, Fresh
NOTE
Top-Middle
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet |Thyme
Thyme – Thymus vulgaris var. linalol
Thyme essential oil has been used throughout history for numerous conditions, including the plague, leprosy, and lice. During ancient times, the Egyptians used it for embalming. Like Clove and Lemon, Thyme was used in hospitals during World War I. It continues to be beneficial and recommended in cases of asthma, depression, chronic coughs, and other respiratory infections.
Country of Origin:
Native to Southern Europe (Spain) and the Mediterranean region
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Chemical Families:
Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols, Linalool; Thymol Terpinen-4-oil
Precautions
- Avoid during pregnancy.
- Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.
- Be careful, thyme contains phenols, which can irritate the mucus membranes, causing dermal irritation and sensitization in some.
- Use in moderation and low dilution.
Therapeutic Properties
Thyme essential oil offers support to the immune system with its anti-infectious qualities while calming the nervous system. This chemotype can be used for long-term support for your health.
| Antibacterial | Antifungal | Antirheumatic |
| Antiviral | Antiseptic | Antispasmodic |
| Carminative | Cicatrisant | Diuretic |
| Emmenagogue | Expectorant | Fungicidal |
| Hypertensive | Insecticide | Rubefacient |
| Sudorific | Tonic | Uterine Tonic |
| Vermifuge | Anti-inflammatory | Analgesic |
| Antioxidant | Immune Support | Anti-infectious |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Low Blood Pressure
Apply topically to pulse points and diffuse.
Fatigue
Diffuse aromamatically with basil to help relieve fatigue.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Colds & Flu
Take in a capsule internally and diffuse aromatically to support the immune system.
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Hair Loss
Apply topically to stimulate hair growth.
MRSA, Illness Recovery
Apply topically to skin with geranium.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Emotional Balance
Use acroamatically and topically on bottoms of feet to provide a proper balance.
Anxiety & Depression
Apply topically to pulse points and diffuse.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Pain & Sore Muscles
Apply topically to affected areas with wintergreen.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Memory and Concentration
Diffuse aromamatically to increase alertness and aid memory.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Asthma & Croup
Dilute and massage topically unto chest and diffuse aromamatically.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Uses
Thyme has a number of uses including, asthma, hair loss, memory loss, depression, low blood pressure, fatigue, sore muscles, bladder infections, chronic coughs, and other respiratory infections.
Safety
Thyme oil in “linalool” type is generally less toxic, non-irritating, with less possibility of sensitization. Linalool type is considered safe for use with children and is more of an immune stimulant than antibacterial.