Thyme Essential oils

Properties, Characteristics and Uses
of Thyme Essential oils in Aromatherapy

Botanical name : Thymus Vulgaris.

Origin : Spain.

Scent : Rich herbaceous aroma.

Note : Top/Middle.

This essential oil is extracted from flowering herbs by steam distillation.

Blends well with Citrus essential oils and rose, lavender, Chamomile, jasmine.

Benefits

Physical Benefits

Thyme essential oil has the qualities like analgesia and antioxidant that retard premature aging of the skin. It also has a notable antimicrobial property that helps inhibit the proliferation of certain bacterial strain, viruses and even fungi. It has been proven that some microbes are resistant to antibiotics however are vulnerable to essential oils.

The Thyme essential oil is applied using vaporizers for inhalation to help ease the symptoms of respiratory related ailments. Up to this current time this substance is infused with cough drops, mouthwashes and liniments even on antifungal creams.

Microbial strains like Streptococcus Mutans, common cause of dental carriers, and Staphylococcus Aureus, the cause of dental infection, shows significant vulnerability to this essential oil. This essential oil extract is one of the major components of Listerine a popular mouthwash brand.

Thyme essential oil is effective in treating respiratory related disorders including cases relating to the nasopharyngeal tract. These cases include sore throats, laryngitis, and coughs, treated by ingesting the substance. For inhalation, it treats nasal congestion, asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis.

This essential oil is good for clearing acne and other skin inflammatory conditions like eczema. The application of this essential oil on skin will help regulate the overproduction of skin oil or the lack there of.

For massages, this essential oil will aid in easing the pains caused by muscle strain and the joints as well. Additionally it will help in improving lymphatic and blood circulation that will reduce edema.

For massages it is important to note that this essential oil may not be used with neat application or without any dilution. Dilution is a requirement. The use of this essential oil in massages will be helpful in relieving strain and sprain. Nasal congestion and coughs may be treated with this essential oil if inhaled so it may be administered using a vaporizer. Prior to any mental activity you may put a couple of drops in your handkerchief and inhale the scent to help stimulate your mind for the anticipated mental challenge.

The use of Thyme essential oil on children may be done but with adult supervision. Nasal congestion has been a common case that it may be used on; this is an associated symptom of whooping cough.

Cautions

Do not use if pregnant or suffering from High Blood Pressure.

It is highly discouraged using this essential oil for women in gestation. This essential oil can promote menstrual flow that may compromise gestation. There is no evidence that it affects milk production in lactating women and so there is no restriction in using this essential oil during that period.

Buy Essential Oils

Buy this essential oils from reputable supplier. Make sure you get organic essential oils. Available in 1/2 oz up to 16 oz. Price starts from $9.00. Thyme Essential Oils

And don't forget to check out if we have a discount deal for this essential oils. Click here to find more about cheap essential oils