Name: Thymus vulgaris ct. Linalool
Why thyme? Thyme has been used to “fumigate” or “clear the air” since antiquity when it was used as incense. Thyme's intense, elegant aroma is still popular in diffusions because the oil imparts a stimulating and fresh herbal aroma.
Quality Assured: Our certified organic thyme essential oil is responsibly sourced from Spain. The essential oil is steam or water distilled from the leaves and flowers. Every batch of oil is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and produced without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, and contains no detectable amounts of pesticides. Additionally, our expert aromatherapists here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally assess all of our oils—using touch, taste, smell, and lab analyses—to ensure that your essential oil is suitable for use and entirely free of adulterants.
Independent third-party lab reports including GC/MS and pesticide testing results are available upon request. Please send a request to apothecary@achs.edu and include the essential oil Latin name and lot number; results include a comparative analysis with ISO and the Pharmacopeia when available.
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Benefits: Thyme has a rich, powerful, sweet, warm, herb-like, and somewhat spicy aroma. In soaps, colognes, and aftershaves it lends a powerful freshness. It can also be used in topical blends to promote radiant and healthy skin.
Regulatory Status: Thyme essential oil is listed on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list.
Oils That Blend Well With Thyme: In small amounts, thyme can give a sweet, fresh note and blends well with:
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bay Laurus nobilis
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bergamot Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
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black pepper Piper nigrum
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cajuput Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi
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cedarwood Atlas Cedrus atlantica
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clary sage Salvia sclarea
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clove bud Syzygium aromaticum
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cypress Cupressus sempervirens
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elemi Canarium luzonicum
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eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
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ginger Zingiber officinale
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grapefruit Citrus paradisi
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juniper Juniperus communis
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lavender Lavandula angustifolia
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lemon Citrus limonum
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neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara
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nutmeg Myristica fragrans
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rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
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vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides
Formula:
HEALTHY SKIN RECIPE:
Thyme Thymus vulgaris oil: 10 drops
Tea tree Australia Melaleuca alternifolia oil: 5 drops
Tea tree New Zealand Leptospermum scoparium oil: 5 drops
Water: ½ cup
Boil the water and cool it to a tepid temperature. Add the essential oils. Wash your hands thoroughly. Soak a sterile gauze pad in the mixture, wring out, and place on the skin for one to two hours. Repeat as necessary.
Do you love thyme? Watch this video of ACHS Founding President Dorene Petersen discussing wildcrafting thyme in Greece!
