thyme essential oil

Description

Thyme Essential Oil or Thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil has two great qualities: its strong general stimulating action and its remarkable bactericidal capacity. Regenerates the body's energy, providing vitality and courage.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a plant native to Mediterranean Europe widely cultivated as a culinary herb, although it has also been used as a medicinal plant for hundreds of years. It is one of the first medicinal plants used in Western phytotherapy, used in respiratory conditions, digestive problems and prevention and treatment of infections.

In ancient times, thyme groves were considered sacred. Its perfume was considered the breath of Zeus and entered the combination of the so-called "bosquet of the gods". This bouquet had to be collected at dawn, when the plants were still bathed in dew, and it consisted of rosemary, mint and thyme, to which a sprig of hyssop was added at night. All this was tied with three braided grass threads. It was believed that hanging this bouquet in a room would bring happiness and health.

The essential oil is obtained by aqueous or steam distillation from the fresh or partially dried leaves and flower buds. Thyme essential oil combines very well with eucalyptus, tea tree, lemon, lavender and pine essential oils.

At the cosmetic level, it is a powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial. It is used in the manufacture of soaps. It has protective properties for the skin and hair from oxidative processes, it also has purifying activity.

Properties and benefits of thyme essential oil

Among its properties and benefits are:

• At the Cosmetic Level : dermoprotective, regenerative and tonic.
• At Therapeutic Level: antirheumatic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, cardiac, carminative, healing, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant and vermifuge.
• At the Psychological Level: regenerates the body's energy, providing vitality and courage.

It is an essential oil that stands out for its extraordinary antibiotic, antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Powerful cell regenerator which makes it suitable for treating a wide variety of skin conditions. To be included in the master formulas of massage oil for people who are in situations of weakness and general fatigue, as it helps to recover vitality, helps to alleviate the aging of the body and stimulates the regeneration of energy or chi.

How to take thyme essential oil?

There are different ways to apply and use Essential Oils and Essential Oil Preparations:

SKIN APPLICATION:

Facial Use : we recommend a ratio of 99% Carrier Oil plus 1% Essential Oil. This translates into 2 drops of Essential Oil for every 10 ml. of Carrier Oil.
Body Use: we recommend a proportion of 97% Carrier Oil plus 3% Essential Oil, which means 6 drops of Essential Oil per 10 ml. of Carrier Oil.

APPLICATION MODE:

Diffuser : the use of diffusers without heat such as the ALQVIMIA Flask is recommended, since heat modifies the properties of essential oils. Use a maximum of 10 drops of Essential Oil Preparation in the diffuser.
Bath : dilute a maximum of 10-15 drops of Essential Oil Preparation in a small amount of milk (vegetable or animal), yogurt, honey, salt or Bath Gel. This is because essential oils are not soluble in water and need a vehicle to dissolve in the bath.
Inhalation with Steam: apply a maximum of 5 drops of the Essential Oil Preparation on a saucepan of hot water with approximately 1-2 liters of water, and inhale covering the head and the saucepan with a towel, to maintain the steam for longer.
Sauna : dilute a maximum of 2 drops of the Essential Oil Preparation for every 500ml used in the sauna.
Air freshener spray : the use of Alqvimia Anti-Stress Cologne Water is recommended.

Composition of thyme essential oil

THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) OIL, LINALOOL*, LIMONENE*, GERANIOL*, EUGENOL*. *Natural components of essential oils.