Description
THYME THYMOL
Thymus vulgaris
Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial subshrub of the Lamiaceae family that prefers stony ground and sun-drenched garrigues.
Directions
Essential oil of thyme is an stimulant: it should not be used after 5pm. It is aggressive to skin when used pure; consequently, it should not be used on large areas of skin and should be diluted to no more than 5% in a carrier oil. Specialist advice is required for oral use as it is hepatotoxic at high doses over extended periods. For cooking, one drop of essential oil is enough to perfume a dish for five to six persons.
Warnings
Do not use in: pregnant or breast-feeding women, children under the age of twelve years, persons allergic to one of the components (geraniol, linalool, limonene), subjects with asthma without the advice of an allergologist before the first use, subjects with epilepsy, pure taken orally, in persons with a history of gastritis, peptic ulcer, viral hepatitis B, C or D.
Recipes
Mouth ulcers
Using a cotton bud, apply 1 to 2 drops of essential oil of thyme thymol to the mouth ulcer, taking care not to overlap onto the gums. Repeat five times daily.
Bronchitis
20 drops of essential oil of thyme thymol, 10 ml of neutral plant oil. Mix the oils and massage the soles of your feet two to three times per day, for four to five days.
General fatigue General fatigue
Mix 5 drops of essential oil of thyme thymol with 5 drops of essential oil of clove in 10 ml of neutral carrier oil; massage the soles of your feet in the morning before showering.
Chill
Sweeten a lemon juice drink with 1 drop of essential oil of thyme thymol diluted in a spoonful of honey.
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