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Lemon Thyme Essential Oil
LEMON THYME (Thymus citriodorum)
SOURCE: Spain
Lemon Thyme Essential Oil is
obtained by distillation of the fresh or dried leaves and flowering tips of
the herb.
The pure oil has a fresh, Leather-like
smell with subdued Lemon undertone
PROPERTIES:
Antibacterial, antiseptic.
USES:
Lemon Thyme Essential Oil may
be used on the skin it is more gentle than ordinary Thyme.
This oil has fewer irritants than
common Thyme and less possibility of sensitisation, and also has a more pleasant
fragrance.
It is good as an athletic massage
after sports activities.
Also useful when vaporised as
a winter oil and when added to chest rubs.
CAUTION:
Dilute Lemon Thyme Essential Oil to 5% or less in a suitable
carrier oil before use.
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