THYME OIL

Botanical Name : Thymus vulgaris

Origin : India

Mode of Extraction : Steam distilled

Main Constituents : thymol, carvacrol, cymene, pinene, linalool, bornyl acetate.

Description : Clear Transparent Liquid

Appearence : Colorless to reddish brown liquid

Organoleptic properties : Pleasant thymol odor

Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.4830-1.5100

Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.894-0.930

Solubility : Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in 2 volumes 80% alcohol

Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Extraction : Thyme oil is extracted from the fresh or partly dried flowering tops and leaves of the plant by water or steam distillation.

Chemical Composition : a-thujone, a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, p-cymene, a-terpinene, linalool, borneol, b-caryophyllene, thymol & carvacrol. 

Oil Information : Thyme oil is derived from an evergreen perennial shrub that is famous the world over for its transcending fragrance. The Greeks used it as incense in their temples whereas the Egyptians used it in their embalming process. Thyme is a variable shrub with white to purple flowers. Some plants have variegated leaves and grow to about 25 cm in height.

Oil Properties : This oil is Yellow in color with Strong Pungent odor.

Uses: It rejuvenates the nerves, sharpens memory and concentration, helps combat exhaustion and depression, fortifies the lungs and helps in curing colds, coughs, asthma, laryngitis, sinusitis, catarrh, whooping cough, sore throats and tonsillitis.

Therapeutic Properties: Anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericide, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge properties.

Blends well with : Thyme oil blend well with Bergamot, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lemon balm, marjoram, peru balsam, pine, rosemary, tea tree.

Summary : Thyme essential oil will boost the immune system and help fight colds, flu, coughs and sore throat, including laryngitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis and asthma.

Precautions : Thyme oil should be avoided in hypertension & while pregnant or breast-feeding. The result of using Thyme oil may cause skin irritation.