Thyme Essential Oil 10ml

4 Ratings 4 Reviews
  • Refreshing, cleansing, purifying

  • Historically used for respiratory problems and digestive complaints

  • Often used in massage blends to ease sore muscles

  • Species
    Thymus vulgaris
  • Origin
    Spain
  • Extraction Process
    Steam distillation
  • Perfume Note
    Middle
    Middle
    Middle

Thyme Essential Oil was one of the earliest medicinal plants to be used in Western Medicine. You may like to blend a few drops of thyme essential oil with one of our wide range of carrier oils or base lotions to create your own muscle rub or a chest rub if you're suffering from a cough or cold. 

Up until the first world war, hospitals would have used Thyme as a natural disinfectant and it is thought the ancient Egyptians used Thyme when embalming their departed loved ones.

It's purifying effects make it a great choice to burn if there are viral infections going around and its naturally stimulating aroma may be useful in offering a little energy boost throughout the day.

  • Species
    Thymus vulgaris
  • Origin
    Spain
  • Extraction Process
    Steam distillation
  • Perfume Note
    Middle
    Middle
    Middle
To diffuse in a traditional burner, simply fill dish with water and add a few drops of oil on top before lighting the candle. For electrical fragrancers, follow instructions given by the manual. For massage: dilute in a carrier oil and gently massage over the skin. Add a few drops to a handkerchief or inhale directly from the bottle if you are on the go. Dilute in distilled water and pour into spray bottle for an all-natural room fragrancer.
You may find that Thyme blends particularly well with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary and Pine.
Native to the Mediterranean and Spain but now found throughout Asia, central Europe, China, Russia, USA, Turkey and Tunisia among others. The essential oil is mainly produced in Spain.
Dilute to a maximum of 1% in a carrier oil and use as a muscle rub (you can also blend it with other warming oils such as Black Pepper or Rosemary for more effect). Add a few drops to a burner if suffering from a cold or cough. Add 2-3 drops to a warm bath to help ease the joints.

One of the earliest medicinal plants in Western Medicine where it was applied against respiratory problems, digestive complaints, and the prevention and treatment of infection.

Dilute in a carrier oil before skin application. Keep away from children and out of eyes. Do not take internally or apply undiluted to the skin. For further advice on using essential oils to treat medical conditions, we recommend you seek advice from a professional.

Please note that Amphora Aromatics Ltd cannot be held responsible for any injury, illness or adverse reaction to any recipes, instructions or advice given. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that they have followed the relevant safety protocols and that they are aware of any possible side effects before use. We always advise that a skin patch test is carried out before full usage of any natural product whether purchased from ourselves or elsewhere.


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Corrosive substances are substances that can dissolve organic tissue or severely corrode certain metals:
8.1 Acids: sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid
8.2 Alkalis: potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide

old wives knew what they were about for Thyme is an excellent pulmonary disinfectant useful for all respiratory infections

excerpted from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.

Thyme is distilled from the flowers A few drops may be used in a bowl of boiling water to relieve nasal congestion

an excerpt from Aromatherapy A Guide For Home Use. by Christine Westwood.
Principal Constituents
Thymus vulgaris Oil

Inci Name

Thymus vulgaris Oil

Friday, 23 August 2019

Love the smell, especially when mixed with lavender essential oil. Really pleased with the oil and how it was packaged for delivery.

Busola Davies

Monday, 19 February 2018

Probably my single favourite essential oil, strong, woody, pungent. I love this in the diffuser in the bedroom as an alternative to lavender, and it is surprisingly relaxing.

Julie Millard

Monday, 13 November 2017

Smellls really nice I blended it with lemon in my diffuser and it works really well.

Dan Hall

Monday, 10 April 2017

i love this product it smells amazing and has done wonders for my hair

Evie Hanwell
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