Thyme Thymol
Latin name: Thymus vulgaris
Aroma Description: Powerful, sharp, warm-herbaceous scent
Therapeutic benefits
- Supports a healthy immune system and helps clear the respiratory system during times of sickness.
- Boosts the circulatory system and reduces muscular and digestive discomfort.
- Helps energize and promote feelings of calm and peace.
- Promotes clean air when diffused.
- Useful for keeping bugs away from outdoor spaces.
- Excellent addition to homemade cleaning recipes.
- Can also help clear the skin of problems resulting from a hospital stay.
Kidsafe?
No! Thyme Thymol is NOT KidSafe.
Dilution instructions:
Because of possible skin irritations, dilute to a maximum of 1.3% in your favorite carrier oil.
Diffusion instructions:
Add 2-3 drops to your diffuser to help clear the air and create an energizing, calming atmosphere.
Oils to blend with:
Pink Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram Sweet, Oregano, Pine, Rosemary 1,8-Cineole and Vetiver.
Additional reading
- Re-Energize Inhaler Blend DIY
- Ask our Plant Therapy Certified Aromatherapists: Spring Cleaning, #tidyingup, and Allergies
- Cleaning with Essential Oils: Six Oils to Enhance Your Routine
- Thyme Essential Oil: The Definitive Guide
One glance at the list of therapeutic benefits should have you already convinced that you need this oil in your collection. It is quite literally packed with benefits. For those wondering what the difference is between this Thyme and Thyme Linalool, it is merely a different chemotype. Both oils come from the same plant but are chemically different. Because of this, Thyme Linalool is gentler and better suited for topical use while Thyme Thymol, the stronger of the two, is used for its antibacterial properties and the many benefits listed.
Give Your Cleaning a Boost
Thyme Thymol is the perfect addition to your DIY cleaning recipes! It will help make sure your home stays clean and you stay healthy. In addition to being a fabulous surface cleaner, it can also help clean the air when diffused. Just make sure to use no more than three drops in your diffuser. It’s great to use year-round or whenever those unfortunate colds start making the rounds. It can also be useful to help clean minor cuts and scrapes, just be sure to dilute no more than 1.3% to help avoid skin irritation.
Give Your Immune System Support
Keeping your home clean is just one tool you can use to help avoid sicknesses this year. Making sure your immune system has the support it needs is just as crucial. Thyme Thymol is a great choice for this. And if you do happen to get sick, it’s also useful for helping to clear the respiratory system. Just add 2-3 drops to your diffuser. Try combining with along with Rosalina, Spruce, or Fir needle to help ease congestion and promote better air quality.
Give Yourself Energy
Perhaps one of the more surprising of Thyme Thymol is that it can be incredibly energizing! An added perk is that it also promotes feelings of calm and peace. This is ideal for those moments when you feel stressed and need a bit of calm, but also have to stay productive. For a nice, citrusy inhaler blend, try our Re-Energize Inhaler Blend. It combines Tangerine, Blood Orange and Thyme for an energizing aroma.
Give Your Muscles Some Relief
Because Thyme Thymol can help with circulation, it’s very useful for helping soothe sore muscles and digestive issues. Because the topical dilution rate for this oil is lower, try adding it to your favorite pain-relieving blends. For those times that your stomach is upset, dilute just one drop in an ounce of carrier oil and massage onto your abdomen in a clockwise manner.
