Thyme, Red Essential Oil
Certified Organic
- OG
- Thymus vulgaris
- Origin: Kenya
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris and Thymus zygis
Parts Used
Leaf and flower
Extraction Method
Steam distilled
Note Classification
Middle
Aroma
Warm, spicy-herbaceous, powerful
Overview
Thyme is a popular ingredient in household cleaners and has a strong scent.
Packaging
1/2 oz. and 1 oz. essential oils are packaged in amber glass bottles with drop reducers for easy application. Larger sizes are packaged in amber screw cap bottles and do not come with reducers or droppers.
Blends Well With
Bergamot, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lemon balm, marjoram, peru balsam, pine, rosemary, tea tree
Herbal Miscellany
The name has two possible Greek origins. The first being thymon which means to fumigate. This comes from the herb being used as an incense. The second is thumon meaning courage. Thyme was associated with bravery.
Precautions
Oil Specific: Avoid while pregnant or breast-feeding. May cause skin irritation.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.