Thyme Oil - Natural Benefits and Uses

Thyme oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the herb thyme and is known for its antimicrobial and aromatic properties.
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Supplement
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Available in health food stores and online retailers.
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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Thyme Oil FAQ


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What is thyme oil used for?

Other than essential oil, thyme oil can also be found in commercially made products, including cosmetics, toiletries, and foods. It’s often used for its preservative and antimicrobial qualities. Thyme oil has been shown to have benefits for several conditions, and to support heart and oral health.

What is thyme essential oil?

Thyme essential oil has progesterone-balancing effects. It benefits the body by improving progesterone production. Both men and a lot of women are low in progesterone, and low progesterone levels have been linked with infertility, PCOS and depression, as well as other imbalanced hormones within the body.

What are the medicinal properties of thyme?

The medicinal properties of thyme come mainly from its essential oils which are extracted through steam distillation of fresh flowers and leaves. The chief constituents of its essential oil are alpha-thujone, alpha-pinene, camphene, beta-pinene, para-cymene, alpha-terpinene, linalool, borneol, beta-caryophyllene, thymol, and carvacrol.

What does thyme smell like?

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a small perennial evergreen bushy herb in the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family. This is the mint family of plants and includes numerous oil-producing species that are used in aromatherapy. There are numerous thyme essential oils. Thyme essential oil smells like a warm and spicy herb, powerful and green.

Where does thyme oil come from?

Thyme oil comes from the perennial herb known as Thymus vulgaris. This herb is a member of the mint family, and it’s used for cooking, mouthwashes, potpourri and aromatherapy. It’s native to southern Europe from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy.

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