0.5 oz - Thyme: (Thymus vulgaris) Spain
Red thyme (not sold by us) contains a high amount of toxic phenols (carvacrol and thymol) which can irritate mucus membranes, cause skin irritation as well as skin sensitization. Our thyme is the white thyme - or the re distillate or rectified thyme from the crude red thyme oil which is the first product of distillation. Crude red thyme - also is used widely but with caution in tribal Mediterrenan medicine.
Scent: Thyme is an ancient herbal medicine used by the Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans. The name comes from the Greek word "THYMOS" ,meaning scent or perfume. Thyme oil has a rather sweet yet strongly herbal smell and is reddish-brown to amber in color for the red thyme and pale yellow for the white Thyme. It is medium to watery in viscosity.
Thyme oil is a very potent oil and should not be used during pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure.
Red thyme (not sold by us) contains a high amount of toxic phenols (carvacrol and thymol) which can irritate mucus membranes, cause skin irritation as well as skin sensitization.
Properties and Uses: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) - Contains antiviral and antibacterial properties. Kills airborne bacteria when used in a vaporizer or diffuser, and may provide relief of symptoms from bronchitis or pneumonia. Skin irritant! When using white thyme oil in massage therapy, it is imperative to do a skin patch test to determine if the person is sensitive to the oil.
Qualities: Anti-viral, topical application for warts. Anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-parasitic. Raises the spirits.
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