Thyme Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Thymus vulgaris | |
| Common Name | : | Thymus vulgaris oil, Red thyme oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8007-46-3, F.E.M.A. : 3064 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Leaves | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Reddish brown to orange liquid with fresh, medicinal, herbaceous aroma. |
Description :
Thyme oil has a fresh, herbaceous, medicinal scent. It has often been described as sharp and warming.
Constituents & Specifications :
Thyme oil has various chemical compounds that include a-thujene, pinene, camphene, pinene, cymene, terpinene, linalool, borneol, caryophyllene, thymol, carvacrol.
Specific Gravity : 0.91100 - 0.91800 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.48900 - 1.51000 @ 20°C
Properties :
It has antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, bechic, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge properties.
Benefits & Uses :
- Thyme oil used to treat colds, coughs and sore throats, nose and chest infections when used as an inhalation or as a mouthwash or gargle.
- It helps in soothing and relaxation of skin and act as a compress.
- This oils extensively used by manufacturing perfumers for scenting soaps.
- It is used in flavouring stuffings, sauces, pickles, stews, soups, jugged hare, etc.
- It is widely used perfume materials.