Product information
- INCI: Thymus vulgaris
- Essential oil type: 100% pure, complete
- Relative density: 0,869
- Optical rotation: -8,8º
- Refractive index: 1,466
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Part used: Flowering top
- Fragrance note: Middle
- Aroma strength: High
- Country of origin: Spain
- OAE-TOMVGLINBIO
- CAS number: 8007-46-3
- EINECS number: 284-535-7
- Main components:
- Linalol: 66,96%
- Terpineno-4-ol: 5,21%
- β Mirceno: 2,76%
- γ Terpineno: 3,84%
- α Pineno: 2,12%
- α Terpineno: 1,98%
- para Cimeno: 1,83%
- Limoneno: 1,29%
- α Tuyeno: 1,06%
- Borneol: 1,03%
- 1,8 Cineol: 1,00%
These components are specific to this batch. Chemotyping is carried out using GC-MS analysis.
- Additives: None
Price range Organic Common Thyme Essential Oil - CT Linalool at Mi Cosmética Casera from
2,85 € to 33,25 € across 4 sizes.
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Prices always include VAT.
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
Do not use during the first trimester of pregnancy or on children under 6 years of age.
Taxonomy
Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris - Family: Lamiaceae - Genus: Thymus
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A fresh grassy scent; I can almost smell the dew ;-)
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Aroma freso a hierba, casi puedo oler el rocío ;-)
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