Thymus vulgaris ct thymol
The grand master of disinfection.
This essential oil is a master of disinfection. Like other thyme plants, it kills bacteria, viruses and fungi and is an excellent anti-inflammatory.
Due to its chemical composition, it is a bile stimulant, blood pressure lowering and expectorant.
It can be used to help with musculoskeletal problems, especially sciatica, lumbago, arthralgia and rheumatism. It helps in unstable emotional states, strengthens and stabilises.
There are plants from which several chemical types of essential oils can be extracted. These include rosemary and thyme. This difference is indicated by the abbreviation ct. after the plant name. The chemical type of essential oil that can be extracted from a given plant depends on the number of hours of sunshine, the soil, the surrounding plant population and the amount of rainfall. The chemical type of the essential oil determines what effects it has, what problems it is effective in treating and what its contraindications are, so this information is essential for effective and safe aromatherapy treatments.
Can be used in a mixture, applied to the skin, in a scent bottle, vaporized.
REQUIREMENTS
Not for use by children under 6 years of age.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Not recommended for use on sensitive skin due to its emollient effect.
When used neat it may have a corrosive effect.
Do not use over long periods of time or on a large area.
WARNING
Before using a specific recipe, check the contraindications for each ingredient in the recipe. Use is not recommended in case of individual sensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients. Side effects and interactions are not known. Do not apply the product to open wounds and beyond the expiry date. Do not use if the product is damaged. Care should be taken to avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes (mouth, nose). For external use only! When using essential oils on the skin, we recommend mixing them with vegetable oil to avoid irritation.