Thyme essential oil

Thymus vulgaris

THYME ESSENTIAL OIL

It is extracted through steam distillation, one of the classic and most natural methods of extracting essential oils. The properties of thyme essential oil are many: -Balsamic and expectorant for constipation -Anti-inflammatory for joints, if used as a massage cream -One of the most powerful natural antibacterials, perfect if combined with sage to create oils and creams against bacterial infections -Tonic, helps concentration and purifies the air

USES OF

THYME ESSENTIAL OIL

• Aromatherapy: pour two to three drops into an essential oil diffuser and spread it in the environment. Inhaling the oil is an excellent and quick way to obtain its tonic properties
• Topical use: 10 drops in 100 ml of sweet almond, sesame, or jojoba oil, to be massaged on inflamed areas
• Foot baths, baths, and steams, always adding two drops of oil inside the solutions
• Oral use: 1/2 drops in a teaspoon of honey to aid digestion, eliminate food fermentation

The essential oils for sale online on terzaluna.com are classified as food supplements. This attests to their excellent quality. They are naturally extracted essential oils, without the use of any solvent, but only through natural methods such as pressing, percolation, or steam distillation. Third Moon essential oils can also be used orally, but you must be careful about the quantities ingested. Never exceed two daily drops. This is because an essential oil is a very potent concentrate that if taken in quantities greater than two drops a day can be hepatotoxic.

Contraindications of thyme essential oil

There are two essential oils of thyme: the first is a red liquid (red thyme - Thymus vulgaris) with a warm and intense odor, should not be used in pregnancy and by those suffering from high blood pressure, epilepsy, hyperthyroidism. The second, light in color (white thyme - Thymus serpyllum) and with a fresh and delicate scent, is often adulterated with pinene, which makes it highly irritating. For this reason, it is advisable to purchase 100% pure essences.

Consult the article on antibacterial and antiseptic essential oils from our blog for more information.