Aromatherapy Oils - Thyme

Botanical name: Thymus Vulgaris
Botanical family: Labiatae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Flowering stems

Origin: Thyme is found in Great Britain, France, and America. Not so much cultivated as it grows wild. Thyme likes hilly, fairly rocky places. It is a low plant, focuses on the earth as you need to look down to find it.

Description: Strong, sweet and pungent with an antiseptic undertone.

History: Thyme is a popular oil and goes back as far as ancient Egyptian and Roman times. It was used in the Middle Ages for its strong antiseptic properties.

Properties and Indications:

• Highly antiseptic and anti-bacterial
• Deep cleanser, particularly for the blood and capillary circulation
• Stimulating to the digestive system particularly the large intestine
• Vermifuge - tinea, amoebas, intestinal parasites
• Stimulates the immune system
• Respiratory system - along with Cinnamon, it is one of the most powerful essential oils to prevent infection
• Recurring respiratory complaints - bronchitis, emphysema, mycosis, asthma
• Great for head colds, stiffness, sore throats
• Emmenagogue
• Relaxes the nervous system

Personality

• For the very armored, controlled and willful
• Recommended for claustrophobia as it opens up
• Schizophrenia - said to stabilize mental activity

Contra-indications:

• Do not use if pregnant
• Do not use on people with high blood pressure

Blending:

• Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clove, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Melissa, Myrtle, Niaouli, Orange, Rosemary, Ti-tree

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