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THYME (WHITE) (Thymus vulgaris)
THYME (WHITE) (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme Essential Oil is extracted from the fresh or dried leaves and flowering tops of the perennial herbaceous plant.
It is grown for oil in Spain, Morocco, France, Algeria, Israel and Greece.
The ancient Egyptians used Thyme for embalming, the Greeks and Romans for medicinal purposes.
Pure Thyme essential oil contains Thymol (a powerful antiseptic) and has a tangy, herby smell. It is a good stimulant, and insect repellent.
It is disliked by most flying insects.
USES:
Thyme Essential Oil is used for massage, bath and inhalation. Mixed with other anti-stress oils, it makes an invigorating bath.
CAUTION:
White Thyme Essential Oil is perfectly safe for home use if well diluted before application and used in moderation.
However, do not use during pregnancy.
Red thyme is toxic and should
not be used at all.
