Thyme Red Essential Oil

Description

Thyme Red Essential Oil Profile

Botanical: Thymus vulgaris | Origin: Spain | Method: Steam Distilled

Characteristics:

A red, brown, or orange liquid with a warm, spicy-herbaceous, powerfully penetrating odor.

Principal Constituents:

These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.

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• thymol
• carvacrol
• cymene
• terpinene
• camphene
• borneol
• linalol

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General Actions:

Anthelmintic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antiputrescent, antirheumatic, antiseptic (intestinal, pulmonary, genito-urinary), antispasmodic, antitussive, antitoxic, aperitif, astringent, aphrodisiac, balsamic, carminative, cicatrizant, diuretic, emmenagogue, immune booster, nervine, neurological, revulsive, rubefacient, parasiticide, stimulant (immune system, circulation), sudorific, tonic, vermifuge.

Safety:

Contra-indicated in cases of high blood pressure. Red thyme oil, serpolet (from wild thyme), ‘thymol’ and ‘carvacrol’ type oils all contain quite large amounts of toxic phenols; this considered, however, ‘thymol’ is widely used in surgical dressings, disinfectants, etc.

Primary Therapy Agent:

Catarrh, laryngitis, hoarseness, sore throat, throat infections, colds/flu.

Secondary Therapy Agent:

Acne, boils, abscesses, blisters, bruises, cuts/sores, dermatitis, eczema, greasy or oily skin/scalp, insect bites, lice, mouth and gum infections, scabies, aches and pains, arthritis, cellulitis, gout, muscular cramp, muscle stiffness, poor circulation, low blood pressure, rheumatism, sprains, strains, asthma, bronchitis, indigestion, flatulence, cystitis, fever, headache, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, fatigue, nervous tension, stress-related conditions.

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