Essential Oil – Thyme

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml | 30ml
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Botanical Name Thymus vulgaris
Origin France
Part Leaf
Extraction Steam
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Price range: $14.00 through $56.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma Sweet, warm, strong herbal scent
Category Camphoraceous | Herbaceous | Spicy
Note Top - Middle
Intensity 5/6
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[ More About  ]
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AKA Thyme White, Garden thyme
Chinese 白百里香
Japanese タイム
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Botanical Family Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
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Chemistry Alcohol
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Common Usage

Immune & Respiratory Support

  • Natural Defense: Widely diffused during "cold and flu season" to help purify the air and support the body’s immune response.

  • Respiratory Clearance: Used in steam inhalation to help clear congestion, soothe a spasmodic cough, and support open airways.

  • Antiseptic Properties: One of the most powerful essential oils for neutralizing airborne bacteria and pathogens in the home.

Mental & Emotional Strength

  • Boosting Courage: Historically used to instill a sense of bravery and confidence when facing fears or difficult conversations.

  • Combating Fatigue: Its stimulating aroma helps to revive the spirit and provide an energy boost when feeling physically or mentally drained.

  • Focus & Memory: Helps to clear mental "fogginess" and improve concentration, especially when blended with Rosemary.

Physical Wellness & Hygiene

  • Circulation Stimulant: Used in diluted massage blends to help warm the body and encourage healthy blood flow to cold extremities.

  • Digestive Aid: When inhaled or massaged (properly diluted) onto the abdomen, it can help stimulate digestion and ease gas.

  • Scalp & Hair Health: Often added to hair treatments to help cleanse the scalp, reduce dandruff, and support healthy hair follicles.

Home & Environment

  • Natural Disinfectant: A key ingredient in DIY non-toxic cleaning sprays to sanitize kitchen counters and bathroom surfaces.

  • Odor Eliminator: Effectively neutralizes strong cooking smells or musty odors in damp spaces.

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Blending note
  • A powerful, "penetrating," and medicinal aroma
  • It is a middle note that carries a warm, spicy-herbaceous scent
  • Because it is high in phenols (like thymol), it is incredibly potent and should be used in small amounts so it doesn't overwhelm your blend
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Do you know? In Ancient Egypt, Thyme was used as a key ingredient in the embalming process due to its powerful preservative and antibacterial qualities.
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Contraindication
  • A known skin irritant (a “hot” oil); must be heavily diluted before topical use.
  • Avoid during pregnancy and for those with sensitive skin.
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