Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Thyme
Appearance
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme oil comes from the flowers and leaves of the Thymus vulgaris plant. It has a sweet herbal scent.
Properties
[edit | edit source]Circulatory
[edit | edit source]Increases blood pressure.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Improves memory and concentration.
Immunological
[edit | edit source]Helps fight colds, flu and other infections.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Eases asthma, catarrh, coughs and laryngitis.
Urological
[edit | edit source]Relieves cystitis and urethritis.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use thyme oil during pregnancy.
- Don't use if you have hypertension (high blood pressure).