Thyme Essential Oils
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Generally speaking Thyme essential oils are strong, vigorous and stimulating oils which need to be used with care and consideration. The main chemotypes of Thyme are geraniol, linalol, thuyanol, and thymol. - The geraniol chemotype is mild, but has a strong anti-viral action.
- The linalol type is very gentle and non-irritant, suitable for use with older children, and for skin care.
- The thuyanol type supports the liver, and is stimulating having a broad action.
- The thymol type is the most skin irritant and should therefore not be used on the skin, but is good if used in vapourisers or diffusers.
See our range of Thyme Essential Oils
Generally speaking Thyme essential oils are strong, vigorous and stimulating oils which need to be used with care and consideration. The main chemotypes of Thyme are geraniol, linalol, thuyanol, and thymol.
- The geraniol chemotype is mild, but has a strong anti-viral action.
- The linalol type is very gentle and non-irritant, suitable for use with older children, and for skin care.
- The thuyanol type supports the liver, and is stimulating having a broad action.
- The thymol type is the most skin irritant and should therefore not be used on the skin, but is good if used in vapourisers or diffusers.
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Thyme Mild Linalool Organic
Thymus zygis2850£16.99 -
Thyme Mild Thuyanol
Thymus vulgaris2881£17.75 -
Thyme Thymol Organic
Thymus zygis2830Price range: £14.25 through £25.75 -
Spanish Oregano Organic
Thymus capitatus2341Price range: £11.99 through £21.49 -
Thyme Cineole Organic
Thymus vulgaris2872£11.25 -
Field Thyme Organic
Thymus serpyllum2810£25.75 -
Thyme Carvacrol Organic
Thymus vulgaris carvacroliferum2811£14.99 -
Thyme Borneol Organic
Thymus satureioides2885£20.25 -
Thyme p-Cymene Organic
Thymus hyemalis2888£16.25 -
Lemon Thyme Organic
Thymus citriodorus2869Price range: £15.99 through £28.25 -
Thyme Baeticus
Thymus baeticus2871£10.75 -
Thyme Cineole
Thymus hyemalis2873£10.99 -
Spanish Marjoram Organic
Thymus mastichina2011£10.25 -
Thyme Mild Thuyanol-4 Organic
Thymus vulgaris2880£19.75 -
Thyme Sweet Geraniol Organic
Thymus vulgaris2860£32.99
About Thyme Essential Oils
About Thyme Essential Oils
The Thyme plant exhibits a number of different ‘chemotypes’, which means that, like Rosemary, different oils from the same plant species will have very different effects depending on where they grow. These variations in the chemical makeup of the identical plant’s essential oil result from different climatic factors and growing conditions. Because they have different effects, it is important to classify the oils accordingly. In the case of thyme oils one could say that it is more important to identify the chemotype of the oil than the species.
Thyme essential oils have been shown to be a powerful germicides, being effective against many types of bacteria, fungi and viruses. They are highly stimulating for the circulatory system, and also strengthen the immune system. They may be used as a general support during convalescence. Some types of thyme oil can be irritating to the skin.
Help me choose:
If you are just getting started using Thyme oils we recommend Thyme (mild) linalol.
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The Thyme plant exhibits a number of different ‘chemotypes’, which means that, like Rosemary, different oils from the same plant species will have very different effects depending on where they grow. These variations in the chemical makeup of the identical plant’s essential oil result from different climatic factors and growing conditions. Because they have different effects, it is important to classify the oils accordingly. In the case of thyme oils one could say that it is more important to identify the chemotype of the oil than the species.
Thyme essential oils have been shown to be a powerful germicides, being effective against many types of bacteria, fungi and viruses. They are highly stimulating for the circulatory system, and also strengthen the immune system. They may be used as a general support during convalescence. Some types of thyme oil can be irritating to the skin.
Help me choose:
If you are just getting started using Thyme oils we recommend Thyme (mild) linalol.
See also:
