Ingredients
Thyme Essential Oil (Thymus vulgaris)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve

Synonyms
Red Thyme Oil, White Thyme Oil, Sweet Thyme Oil, Common Thyme Oil, French Thyme Oil, Garden Thyme Oil, Thyme aestivus, Thyme ilerdensis, Thyme webbianus, Thyme valentianus

Family
Lamiaceae, Labiatae

Part Used
Leaves

Method of Extraction
Steam distillation, Water distillation

Note
Middle to Top

Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Thyme Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 30ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing

Actions
anthelmintic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiputrescent, antirheumatic, intestinal antiseptic, pulmonary antiseptic, genito-urinary antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, antitoxic, aperitif, astringent, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, balsamic, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypertensive, nervine, revulsive, rubefacient, parasiticide, immune system stimulant, circulatory stimulant, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge

Internal Indications
anemia, asthma, chlorosis, coughs, slow digestion, emphysema, mental exhaustion, physical exhaustion, fevers, flatulence, hypotension, influenza, leucorrhoea, scanty periods, sore throats, worms

External Indications
fatigue, rheumatism, vaginitis

Aromatheraputic Indications
poor memory, low concentration, mental blockages, trauma

Aromatheraputic Actions
cleansing, purifying

Contraindications
Avoid use of Thyme oil during pregnancy and if you suffer from epilepsy or high blood pressure. Thyme Oil may be irritating to sensitive skinned individuals.

Therapeutic Indications
Thyme is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows up to 45 centimeters high with a woody root and an upright stem. It has small gray green, oval, aromatic leaves and pale purple or white flowers. This has a rather sweet and strongly herbal fragrance. This plant is native to Spain and the Mediterranean. Now it is found throughout Asia Minor, Algeria, Turkey, Tunisia, Israel, USA, Russia, China and central Europe. The oil is mainly produced in Spain but also in France, Israel, Greece, Morocco, Algeria, Germany and the USA.

Traditionally, this was one of the earliest medicinal plants used in the Mediterranean region. It was used as part of the embalming process by the ancient Egyptians. The Greeks used it to fumigate against infectious illness. The name has been traced back to the Greek "thymos" which means "to perfume". It is also a well known culinary herb and was used for the preservation of meat. It has a wide range of uses in the herbal arena, but the main uses are for respiratory problems, digestive problems and for the prevention and treatment of infection. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia lists uses for dyspepsia chronic gastritis, bronchitis, asthma, children’s diarrhoea, laryngitis, tonsillitis and enuresis in children.

Therapeutically thyme oil is used for abscess, acne, bruises, burns, cuts, eczema, insect bites, lice, gum infections, and oily skin. It is also helpful for arthritis, cellulitis, gout, muscular aches and pains, obesity, poor circulation, rheumatism, sprains, and sports injuries. Other problems that benefit from this are asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sore throat, and tonsillitis. Headaches, insomnia, and stress-related complaints have been helped when thyme is used, as has diarrhea and flatulence.

Storage
Thyme oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.

Usage
Coughs, Colds & Congestion: Rub the chest and back with a massage oil blend or use in a steam inhalation to fortify the lungs.

Laryngitis & Sore Throat: For relief of the inflammation and pain use as a gargle. Do not swallow.

Blends With
Lemon oil, Lavender oil, Rosemary oil

Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement.