Essential Oils

Thyme Oil (Thymus vulgaris) # ! The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the herb, and it has a fresh, medicinal and herbaceous odour. It is found in the west Mediterranean to the southwest Italy. It is used for lung problems, digestion, intestinal parasites, skin care, insect bites, lice, gum infections, circulation, arthritis, cellulitis, muscular pains, obesity, oedema, coughs and problems of the respiratory, digestive, genito-urinary, immune and nervous systems. It strengthens the mind. Many formulas for mouth washes and vapor rubs contain thymol, one of the constituents found in thyme. It is used as a fragrance component in toiletries, by the food and drink industry. It is anthelmintic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiputrescent, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, antitoxic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, balsamic, cicatrisant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypertensive, nervine, revulsive, rubefacient, parasiticide, disinfectant, stimulant, sudorific, tonic and vermifuge.