Thyme essential oil

Thyme oil description

Thyme oil is obtained by steam distillation of flowering thyme Thymus vulgaris. It is characterized by an intense, spicy fragrance with energizing and toning properties. The main components of thyme oil are thymol and carvacrol - strong antiseptics.

Thyme essential oil is sometimes recommended in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, because it has antitussive properties and supports expectoration. Thyme oil intensifies the secretion of mucus and stimulates the movement of cilia lining the respiratory horns.

You can use thyme oil for inhalation, which is especially recommended for colds and upper respiratory tract infections, such as cough, runny nose and sinusitis or tonsillitis. To perform inhalation with this oil, it is necessary to drop a few drops into hot water, and then inhale the rising vapors for several minutes. This treatment must be repeated for at least five days in a row. In addition, inhalations using thyme oil raise blood pressure and help fight mental sluggishness and insomnia.

Thyme is a herb often used in the kitchen as a spice, but it can also be found in natural cosmetics and medicinal preparations. Thyme oil is one of the most popular ways to use the numerous health properties of this herb.

Thyme oil use

Thyme oil can be added to a ready-made cream, face or body oil, washing liquid, shampoo or hair conditioner. It can be used in a mix with other essential oils. Add 13 drops for every 100 ml of the cosmetic (concentration 0.5%).

Massage with oil - Add 6 - 7 drops to 25 ml of base oil (concentration 1%), e.g. almond, apricot, jojoba or coconut. Heat the oil mixture and perform a relaxing body massage.

Use in the fireplace for aromatherapy - Fill a bowl in the fireplace with water and add 5 - 10 drops of thyme oil or oil blend.

Thyme oil is used in many ways, and one of them is healing baths with its use. They warm up the airways and disinfect them, stimulate the immune system to work, and their use accelerates the treatment of infections and colds. These baths also make it easier to fall asleep and reduce inflammation. To prepare such a bath, simply dissolve natural thyme oil (up to 20 drops) in salt, honey or yogurt, and then add the mixture to the water.