Thyme red (thymus vulgaris)

Antiseptic, strengthening and stimulating. An energising and powerful antiseptic oil which should be used in moderation since it can cause skin irritation if used in too high a concentration (see Thyme c.t.linalool as an alternative).

Thyme Red is very stimulating to the circulatory system, and strengthening to the nerves and mind. Before they went into battle, Roman soldiers would take a bath containing Thyme herb to promote bravery.

Constituents:

Thymol chemotype Thymol 34%, Carvacrol 4.7% a-terpinene 24%, p-cymene 26%,

Carvacrol chemotype Carvacrol 24.5%, Thymol 5.5%, a-terpinene 44.8%, p-cymene 33.9%

For good measure both chemotype include 5% a-thujone which accounts for some of the possible irritating effects.

The two chemotypes are grown at low altitude close to the mediterranean.

This powerful oil is effective against typhus, streptococcus, staphylococcus and diptheria bacilli (ref Valnet).

A recommended immunostimulent (Mailhebiau).

Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris

Method: Steam distillation of leaves and flowering tops