EU_Declaration91611.pdf
Botanical Name: Thymus satureioides Common name: Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Thymus satureioides |
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Common name: |
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Plant family: |
Lamiaceae |
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Genus: |
Thymus |
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Appearance/Color: |
A thin, clear, pale yellow liquid. |
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Odor: |
A top note with a strong aroma, Thyme has a woody, medicinal scent described as spicy and green. |
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Blends With: |
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary and Pine |
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Origin: |
Spain |
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Source: |
Aerial Parts |
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Method of Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
The genus Thymus, member of the Lamiaceae family, contains about 400 species of perennial aromatic, evergreen or semi-evergreen herbaceous plants with many subspecies, varieties, subvarieties and forms. In Romania, the Thymus genus contains one species cultivated as aromatic plant (Thymus vulgaris) and other 18 wild species. T. vulgaris (thyme), locally known as “cimbru”, is widely used in the Romanian folk medicine for its expectorant, antitussive, antibroncholitic, antispasmodic, anthelmintic, carminative and diuretic properties.
Thymus satureioides is a well-known aromatic perennial shrub widely used throughout the Mediterranean basin as a culinary herb, in traditional medicine for the treatment of a variety of diseases, and as a natural preservative ingredient in the food industry.
Thymus satureioides is a well-known aromatic perennial shrub widely used throughout the Mediterranean basin as a culinary herb, in traditional medicine for the treatment of a variety of diseases, and as a natural preservative ingredient in the food industry.
Thyme Oil in Pharma
Thyme, a small subshrub native to the western Mediterranean region of Europe, has a long history of use and is a chemically variable species. In folk medicine, some Thymus spp. are used for their antihelminthic, expectorant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidative, antivirotic, carminative, sedative, and diaphoretic effects. They are usually administered by infusion or are used externally in baths to cure rheumatic and skin disease.
Essence of Thyme Oil
Volatile oils of thyme are among the main essential oils used in the food industry and in cosmetics as preservatives and antioxidants and as spice, home remedy, drug, perfume, and insecticide
COMMON USAGE
· Increases circulation
· Boosts immune system
· Cicatrizant
· Skin care
· Antispasmodic
· Antirheumatic
· Kills bacteria
· Tonic
· Protects heart health
· Carminative
· Stimulates urination
· Emmenagogue
· Expectorant
· Detoxifies the body
· Relieves anxiety
· Vermifuge
Ingredients:
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S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
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1 |
Borneol |
20.0 |
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2 |
Carvacrol |
20.0 |
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3 |
a-Terpineol |
10.0 |
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4 |
Thymol |
10.0 |
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5 |
Camphene |
5.0 |
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6 |
Linalool |
5.0 |
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7 |
b-Caryophyllene |
4.0 |
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8 |
p-Cymene |
4.0 |
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9 |
Methyl carvacrol |
3.0 |
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10 |
Bornyl acetate |
2.5 |
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11 |
a-Pinene |
2.5 |
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12 |
Caryophyllene oxide |
2.0 |
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13 |
g-Terpinene |
2.0 |
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14 |
(E)-Dihydrocarvone |
1.0 |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety Summary
· Hazardous No Data
· Contraindications Not Known
Systemic Effects
· Acute toxicity: no data available
· Respiratory and skin sensitization: no data available
· Carcinogenicity: no data available
· Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
· Reproductive toxicity: no data available
· STOT single exposure: no data available
· STOT repeated exposure: no data available
· Phototoxicity: no data available
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
· Aquatic Toxicity: toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
· Bioaccumulation: No data available
· Mobility in soil: No data available
· Persistence and degradability: No data available
· PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
· Other adverse effects: Do not allow it to enter into water systems and marine environment.
