Thyme essential oil

Thyme is a creeping shrub that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is often used as a spice. The homeland of growth is the Mediterranean coast. From short, wavy stems, elongated stiff leaves, collected in inflorescences of small, mauve flowers, and tiny fruits in the form of a nut, essential oil is obtained using steam distillation.

Spicy herbaceous aroma with a hint of bark, sweetish and oily.

It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, stimulating, tonic, antispasmodic, sedative, diuretic, deodorant, cardiotonic, pain relievers. Relieves joint and muscle pain, neutralizes poisons, enhances capillary blood flow, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Has a beneficial effect on the body in acute bronchitis, stomatitis, circulatory disorders, neuritis, problem skin, mosquito bites. It is a relaxant. Strengthens the hair follicle, fights dandruff, and prevents hair loss. Suitable for massage and bath.

For colds, inhalation will help by adding one drop of ether to hot water. For rubbing in 10 drops of oil, add 30 ml of base. To rinse your mouth for a toothache, you need two drops of thyme in a glass of water.

Prohibited during pregnancy and breastfeeding, high blood pressure, epilepsy, stomach ulcer. The dosage should be observed and a skin test done before using the oil.