Common Thyme Essential Oil - CT Thymol

Description

The genus Thymus comprises a large number of species. It is a plant in the Lamiaceae family that grows in the Mediterranean region. It is a very hardy plant, able to withstand very high temperatures thanks specifically to its essential oil.
Thymus vulgaris is the most common.
In the not-too-distant past, this small aromatic plant was well known and valued for treating respiratory conditions and certain infections. Today it remains a very important medicinal plant in herbal medicine.
It was widely used for medicinal, religious and magical purposes.thyme flower The Egyptians incorporated thyme into preparations used for embalming; the Greeks scented their temples by burning the plant and used it to fragrance their bathwater.
For the Greeks, thyme was a symbol of courage.
The Romans also used thyme to purify the air. Before going into battle, soldiers bathed with thyme to give them strength and courage.
During the Middle Ages, it was used to mask unpleasant smells, particularly those of meat and fish. At that time, Culpeper attributed to thyme the power to ward off nightmares.
In more recent times, thyme was used as a culinary herb.

The genus Thymus yields different essential oils with varying properties and uses.

Appearance: Clear liquid, colourless to light yellow

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water

Precautions

Not for use by pregnant women or children. People with sensitive skin should take care as it may cause irritation; they should not use it in baths or massages.

Do not apply directly to the skin. Dilute in a carrier oil or follow the recommended usage rate for creams and other cosmetics. This rate should be 1% or 2% at most.

Taxonomy

Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris - Family: Lamiaceae - Genus: Thymus