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Thyme

Thyme

Botanical name: Thymus Vulgaris

Botanical family: Labiatae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Flowering stems

Origin: Thyme is found in Great Britain, France, and America. Not so much cultivated as it grows wild. Thyme likes hilly, fairly rocky places. It is a low plant, focuses on the earth as you need to look down to find it.

Description: Strong, sweet and pungent with an antiseptic undertone.

History: Thyme is a popular oil and goes back as far as ancient Egyptian and Roman times. It was used in the Middle Ages for its strong antiseptic properties.

Properties and Indications:

  • Highly antiseptic and anti-bacterial
  • Deep cleanser, particularly for the blood and capillary circulation
  • Stimulating to the digestive system particularly the large intestine
  • Vermifuge – tinea, amoebas, intestinal parasites
  • Stimulates the immune system
  • Respiratory system – along with Cinnamon, it is one of the most powerful essential oils to prevent infection
  • Recurring respiratory complaints – bronchitis, emphysema, mycosis, asthma
  • Great for head colds, stiffness, sore throats
  • Emmenagogue
  • Relaxes the nervous system

Personality

  • For the very armored, controlled and willful
  • Recommended for claustrophobia as it opens up
  • Schizophrenia – said to stabilize mental activity

Contra-indications:

  • Do not use if pregnant
  • Do not use on people with high blood pressure

Blending:

  • Bay, Bergamot, Birch, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clove, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Manuka, Melissa, Myrtle, Niaouli, Orange, Rosemary, Tea Tree

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