THYME

Also called Red Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and White thyme (Thymus zygis)

A number of different chemotypes are produced from thymus vulgaris, including thymol. citral, linalol, and thuyanol types. Steam distilled in France, Spain, Germany, and other European countries.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Contains phenols-may be irritating to the skin. Classification: phenol, alcohol, terpene, ester-varies with ct. May have moderate ketone content

USAGE HISTORY: Ancient usage in Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Used in traditional European medicine during the Middle Ages. An extract was used in World War I as an antiseptic to treat soldiers’ wounds.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Improves digestion, cleanses intestines (Stomachic, depurative)
• Vapors open sinus and breathing passages, flu and cough treatment (Bronchodilator, antitussive)
• Disinfectant, large spectrum antibacterial used to treat many bacterial infections including staph, strep, E. coli, Proteus, and anthrax (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral)
• Stimulates thyroid, metabolism, and adrenal cortex
• Enhances physical endurance and energy
• Treats arthritis, aches and pains-causes a heating effect
• Treatment for vaginal infection, urinary and kidney imbalances
• Detoxification-clears mucus build-up, aids acne and cellulite conditions
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, cardio-vascular, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Improves mental clarity and alertness
• Gives courage, helps trauma, anger, and mental blocks
• Good for relieving depression
• Chakra: Solar plexus