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Botanical Name |
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Thymus vulgaris |
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Common Name |
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Thymus vulgaris oil, Red thyme oil |
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CAS # |
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8007-46-3, F.E.M.A. : 3064 |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Leaves |
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Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |
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Color & Odor |
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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.