Thyme is commonly used as a seasoning, but it also produces a potent essential oil that has cleansing and purifying effects for the skin.
Thought to impart courage to its bearer, Thyme was given to knights and warriors before they went into battle by ladies of the Middle Ages. During this same period, Thyme was often placed beneath pillows to help promote a peaceful sleep and to ward off nightmares. The ancient Greeks used Thyme in their baths and burned it as an incense in their temples while the Egyptians used it in their traditional ceremonies. Today, Thyme is commonly used as a seasoning, but it also produces a potent essential oil that has cleansing and purifying effects for the skin; however, due to its high thymol content, Thyme should be diluted with a carrier oil before application. Experimental research suggests that internal use of Thyme essential oil may benefit the immune system, due at least in part to the thymol and carvacrol content.*
Aroma: Warm, herbaceous, floral, powdery
Primary Benefits:
- Experimental research suggests that Thyme essential oil may have antioxidant qualities when consumed internally.
- Take internally to support a healthy immune system
- Naturally repels insects
Uses:
- Add one drop Thyme oil to a nickel-sized dollop of shampoo for youthful, healthy-looking hair.
- Add three drops Thyme essential oil to a warm footbath to improve feet’s appearance.
- Combine one drop Thyme oil with 120 mL of water and gargle to freshen breathe.
- Incorporate one to two drops Thyme oil with at least 15 drops Fractionated Coconut Oil for an invigorating aroma during a soothing chest massage.
- Dilute one drop Thyme oil with at least ten drops Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to targeted areas to clean skin or nails.
- Add two to three drops Thyme oil as a flavoring in marinades.
- Use two to three drops Thyme oil in a naturally sourced all-purpose surface spray to cleanse and purify common surfaces in the bathroom or kitchen.
- Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
- Dilute one drop in 120 mL of liquid.
- Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
