Item: NOW7635Product: Thyme Essential Oil - 1oz (for energizing, stimulating, toning)
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Thyme Thymus Vulgaris (Family, Lamiaceae (Labiatea)
Thyme is one of the most storied of all herbs, with numerous mentions throughout the histories of many different cultures. This white Thyme Oil is steam distilled from Spanish Thyme leaves. As an essential oil it imparts a herbaceous, subtly medicinal aroma. This oil is 100% pure.
Long known since ancient times as a medicinal and culinary herb. Vaporise as a household disinfectant. It has a strong pungent aroma and is said that it can ward off rodents and get rid of fleas. Dilute to no more than 2% Thyme before use. It may cause irritation to sensitive skins.
Aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating, toning
Aroma type: spicy
Skin type: blemished
Traditional use: deodorant, antiseptic
Warm and spicy, thyme has been a beloved aromatic for centuries. The ancient Greeks burned it as incense inside temples. Both the Greeks and the Romans used thyme to flavor cheese and liquor. The Egyptians used it in the embalming process. Thyme was also a symbol of courage, and in the Middle Ages, knights wore scarves embroidered with a sprig of thyme. A soup of beer and thyme was consumed to help overcome shyness. The Scots used to make a tea of wild thyme, and believed that drinking it would boost courage and strength, plus prevent nightmares. Now, thyme is most popular in the kitchen, however, aromatherapists everywhere know of its therapeutic value and employ it in their practices.
Mixes well with: Bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, myrrh, oregano, palmarosa, pine, rosemary, tea tree, and wintergreen.
Extraction method: Steam or water distillation.
Parts used: Flowering tops and fresh or partially dried leaves.
Safety Information: Avoid if diagnosed with high blood pressure. Not to be used in baths. Some highly sensitive people could have a reaction, so do a patch test, first, before using neat on skin.
For over a hundred years, doctors have prescribed Aromatherapy to treat such things as depression, anxiety and headaches. Far from being just a pleasant smell or cosmetic accessory, aromatherapeutic Essential Oils are powerful tools to help improve both physical and emotional health.
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