Organic Thyme Thymol Essential Oil

• INCI Name: Thymus vulgaris oil
• Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris L.
• Part of the plant extracted: Flowering tops or whole plant
• Extraction process / Steam distillation

Cultivation & Origin

Originally from Europe, thyme is one of the most appreciated and widely used condiments in cooking, especially Mediterranean cuisine. While its aromatic power has been widely used over the centuries, its therapeutic and medicinal properties have been and still are renowned. During Ancient Greece, thyme was used as incense in funeral rites, as it was in Egypt where it was used for embalming mummies. Today, thyme is part of the herbs of Provence and is used as a seasoning, as well as for its essential oil with multiple properties.

Health Properties

Helps stimulate natural defenses :

• Rich in monoterpenols, organic thymol thyme essential oil has a very interesting immunostimulating action to help stimulate natural defenses, especially during the winter period. It is thus recommended for prevention, or as support during infections as it also contains anti-infectious, antibacterial and antiviral properties. To benefit from its properties, it can be diffused into the air, alone or in combination with other essential oils, to purify the ambient air and limit the proliferation of viruses and bacteria.

Fights inflammation :

• Due to its anti-infectious, antiseptic and antiviral properties, thymol thyme essential oil is also recommended for use in case of respiratory problems, to help regain comfort especially in cases of tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis or congestion of the respiratory tract. For this use, you can dilute it in a vegetable oil before applying it to the chest and upper back, alone or in combination with other essential oils with complementary or similar properties.

Acts on digestion and the hepatic sphere :

• Organic thymol thyme essential oil also acts on the digestive and hepatic spheres thanks to its carminative and regenerating properties. It can be used as a cure to help detoxify the liver and regain comfort during periods of discomfort. It will also be useful as support in case of intestinal infections, as well as to help stimulate appetite.

Facilitates muscle and joint well-being :

• To enjoy both the fresh and aromatic scent of thyme and promote body relaxation, thyme essential oil also acts as a support in cases of muscle or joint tension and will therefore be an appreciated natural active ingredient in massage oils.
  It will thus be recommended in cases of muscle tension such as aches, cramps, but also to help soothe other ailments such as sciatica or rheumatism, alone or combined with other essential oils.

Stimulates the body and helps reduce the feeling of fatigue :

• Organic thymol thyme essential oil contains monoterpenols, molecules known to act on the nervous system. Tonic and stimulating, it can also be recommended in cases of anxiety, worry, stress, temporary low mood or mental and physical fatigue to regain balance.

Cosmetic Properties

Fights skin problems :

• Very powerful, thymol thyme essential oil can also be used in cosmetics, but highly diluted in a vegetable oil because it is dermocaustic. It acts in support in synergy with other natural active ingredients and essential oils to help combat skin problems, particularly those caused by fungi. Antifungal, antibacterial, and antiparasitic, it will thus contribute to restoring comfort and eliminating germs.

Usage Tips

Anti-infectious, antiviral, and expectorant, organic thymol thyme essential oil is generally recommended for fighting infections, helping to restore respiratory comfort, and stimulating natural defenses.
Its carminative properties also make it an essential oil recommended for helping to relieve digestive disorders and to detoxify the liver.

For well-being, it can be used in diffusion to help combat physical and mental fatigue. It also plays a positive role in calming stress, anxiety, and nervousness.

In cosmetics, this essential oil is rarely used because it is dermocaustic and powerful. Linalool thyme essential oil is preferred for its milder properties. However, it can be incorporated in small doses into homemade cosmetic care recipes in combination with other active ingredients to help fight skin infections.

Organic thymol thyme essential oil can be used alone, or in combination with other essential oils to enhance or complement its various virtues. To combat infections more effectively, it can be combined with essential oils of mountain savory, Chinese cinnamon, or compact oregano. For respiratory comfort, you can create a synergy with eucalyptus, ravintsara, or saro essential oils. Finally, against skin disorders, it pairs wonderfully with geranium, tea tree, or palmarosa essential oils, particularly to help fight mycoses.