Red Thyme Essential Oil 10ml

Red thyme essential oil is a powerful, warming oil with strong antimicrobial properties, often used for respiratory support, immune stimulation, and natural cleaning. It is highly concentrated in thymol and carvacrol, making it effective but also requiring careful, diluted use.

🌿 Description

• Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris ct. Thymol

• Plant family: Lamiaceae (mint family)

• Extraction: Steam distillation of leaves and flowering tops

• Colour & consistency: Reddish-brown, thin consistency

• Aroma: Intense, herbal, spicy, medicinal undertones

• Key constituents: Thymol, Carvacrol, p-Cymene, γ-Terpinene

🌸 Uses & Benefits

• Respiratory health: Supports relief from coughs, colds, bronchitis, and other infections.

• Immune support: Stimulates the immune system, helping prevent and fight infections.

• Antimicrobial cleaning: Effective against bacteria, fungi, and mould; often used in natural cleaning products.

• Circulation & warming: Promotes blood flow and eases muscular aches and pains.

• Skin care: Can be used (with caution) for acne, eczema, bruising, and cellulite.

• Mental & emotional: Stimulating and warming; may help with fatigue, memory, and nervous exhaustion.

🌟 Practical Applications

• Diffusion: Add a few drops to a diffuser for respiratory support and air purification.

• Topical use: Dilute heavily (e.g., <1% in carrier oil) for massage blends targeting circulation or muscle pain.

• Cleaning: Combine with lemon or eucalyptus oils in DIY cleaning sprays.

• Blending: Works well with lavender, rosemary, marjoram, bergamot, and lemon.

⚠️ Safety Notes

• High phenol content: Dermal and mucous membrane irritant — must be diluted before use.

• Avoid during pregnancy, with children, the elderly, or those with high blood pressure.

• Not for internal use.

• Use only under the guidance of an experienced aromatherapist if applying topically.