Thyme Linalol Sweet Essential Oil
$192.00
Thyme linalol (sweet) essential oil has a sweet, green, geranium-like aroma, with herby undertones. It is cleansing, purifying and can help maintain a healthy immune system.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Thymus vulgaris ct linalool |
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Synonyms |
White thyme, French thyme |
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Plant family |
Lamiaceae |
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Extraction |
Distillation of the flowering tops |
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Origin |
Spain and the Mediterranean , cultivated in Spain and France |
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Plant characteristics |
A perennial evergreen herb, about 40cm high with a woody root. It has small, oval leaves, from which the aromatic essential oil is obtained and pale purple or white flowers. |
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Oil characteristics |
A yellow liquid with a sweet, green, geranium-like aroma, with herby undertones |
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Traditional use |
One of the earliest medicinal plants in Western herbal medicine. Was used for the immune system, respiratory conditions, infectious disease, asthma in children and as a nerve tonic. |
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Blends well with |
lavender, geranium, lemon and clary-sage |
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Cautions and comments |
There are no known contra-indications. Sweet thyme oils do not contain the aggressive elements of the red thymes and are therefore preferred for general use, particularly for children and the elderly. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Alcohols (60% – 90%) |