Thyme Organic Oil
VRI/OE/03-032
$ 22.75
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Botanical Name: Thymus satureioides Common name: Plant 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
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Increases circulation
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Boosts immune system
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Cicatrizant
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Skin care
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Antispasmodic
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Antirheumatic
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Kills bacteria
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Tonic
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Protects heart health
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Carminative
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Stimulates urination
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Emmenagogue
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Expectorant
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Detoxifies the body
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Relieves anxiety
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Vermifuge
Ingredients:
|
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
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Hazardous No Data
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Contraindications Not Known
Systemic Effects
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Acute toxicity: no data available
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Respiratory and skin sensitization: no data
available
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Carcinogenicity: no
data available
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Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
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Reproductive toxicity: no data available
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STOT single exposure: no data available
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STOT repeated exposure: no data available
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Phototoxicity: no data available
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Aquatic Toxicity: toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
effects
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Bioaccumulation: No data available
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Mobility in soil: No data available
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Persistence and degradability: No data
available
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PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
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Other adverse effects: Do not allow it to
enter into water systems and marine environment.
