Description
Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris / Thymus zygis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used: Leaves and Flowers/Buds
Color: Pale Yellow
Consistency: Medium and Slightly Oily
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium – Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, medicinal, herbaceous.
Thyme Essential Oil Uses: Within Aromatherapy vs MRSA, Maggie Tisserand identifies and discusses Thyme as one of the three key essential oils that have the potential to combat MRSA. Julia Lawless lists these as other uses for Thyme Oil: Arthritis, colds, cuts, dermatitis, flu, insect bites, laryngitis, lice, muscle aches, oily skin, poor circulation, scabies, sore throat.
Historically, fresh and dried Thyme as well as the essential oil have been used to help ward off bacteria and viruses. Of the most commonly available Thyme Essential Oils, Thyme ct linalool tends to be amongst the most gentle and safe while Thyme ct thymol contains more thymol and can be a more potent antibacterial/antiviral oil. Constituent and safety information varies depending on the specific chemotype of Thyme Oil used. Some companies offer a “benchmark” Thyme Essential Oil that combines several thyme chemotypes. Benchmark Thyme Essential Oil is gaining attention for its potential in combating MRSA.