Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Thyme borneol

Thyme saturoid essential oil, rich in carvacrol, is traditionally used to support natural immunity during winter episodes. Thyme sativa essential oil is also known for strengthening convalescents. Thyme saturoid essential oil is also used for its physical and mental stimulating effect.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Possible but not recommended

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Aerial parts

Botanical name

Thymus satureoides

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Thyme saturoid essential oil is traditionally used for : Intestinal worms

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Properties

Thyme saturoid essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Rich in broad-spectrumantibacterial active ingredients

  • Helps regulate the immune system

  • Anti-parasitic

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Chronic viral or bacterial respiratory infections

  • Skin and intestinal parasites

  • Osteoarthritis, rheumatism

  • Genital and urinary tract infections

In practice

Respiratory comfort: blend into your oil blend. Massage or rub your blend into the chest and upper back.

Precautions

  • Should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women or children.

  • Dermocaustic: never use undiluted on the skin. Always use well diluted for cutaneous use (max 5% for localised use).

  • Very powerful, use in low doses and for a limited time only.

  • Internal use under therapeutic control.

  • Contraindicated in cases of hepatic insufficiency.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): limonene, linalool.

  • As a general rule, always test-apply your preparation in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For any use as a vapour, this powerful essential oil should be strongly diluted (max. 5%) with other milder essential oils.

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The name Thymus comes from the Greek thumon , meaning "perfume", due to thepleasant smell given off by the plant naturally or when burnt.

The ancient Egyptians used thyme to embalm the dead. The Greeks burnt it as an offering to the gods in temples or public squares. At the time, the plant was thought to be a source of courage. They used it to flavour their food and in their baths for its stimulating properties. The Romans used it in cosmetics, to purify their homes and to flavour cheeses and liqueurs.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

Osteoarthritis (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingMuscles and joints

  • 1 ml Satureia montana essential oil (mountain savory)
  • 2 ml Thymus Thymus satureoides essential oil (Thyme Borneol)
  • 2 ml Gaultheria procumbens essential oil (Wintergreen)
  • 0.5 ml Thymus vulgaris CT thujanol essential oil (Common Thyme with thujanol)
  • 4 ml Lavandula x burnatii CT Super essential oil (Lavandin super)
  • 0.5 ml Eucalyptus polybractea CT Cryptone essential oil (blue mallee eucalyptus)
  • 100 ml carrier oil

Use : 3 to 4 topical applications a day for 15 days (continue if necessary).

  • 3 ml Picea mariana essential oil (Black Spruce)
  • 7 ml Pinus sylvestris essential oil (Scots Pine)
  • 30 ml of Transcutol

Use : 8 drops in adrenal unctions (around the kidneys) 2 times a day.

Aroma-Zone comment : Transcutol is a little-used pharmaceutical preparation which allows fats such as essential oils to penetrate the skin easily. It can easily be replaced by a dry carrier oil such as Hazelnut, Kukui or Macadamia oil.

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (Aroma news - nard)

Health & wellbeingMuscles and joints

  • 1 m Thymus satureoides essential oil (Thyme saturoides)
  • 0.5 ml essential oil Gaultheria procumbens (American wintergreen)
  • 0.5 ml Ocimum basilicum var basilicum essential oil (Tropical basil)
  • 0.5 ml Cananga odorata essential oil (Ylang-Ylang)
  • 0.5 ml Laurus nobilis essential oil (bay laurel)
  • 1 ml Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil (Lemon Eucalyptus)
  • 10 ml Hypericum perforatum OIL (St John's wort)
  • 30 ml Corylus avellana oil (Hazelnut)

Use : 6 to 8 drops 3 times a day, applied locally to the painful area.

Aroma-Zone Note : St John's wort macerated oil may cause photosensitivity. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.

Rheumatism and neuralgia in adults (after consulting a doctor) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingMuscles and joints

  • 1 ml Gaultheria procumbens (American wintergreen) essential oil
  • 1 ml Cananga odorata essential oil (complete Ylang-Ylang)
  • 1 ml Thyme Borneol essential oil (Thyme Borneol)
  • 1 ml Origanum majorana essential oil (Marjoram)
  • 35 ml hazelnut oil supplement + transcutol

Use: Locally, 4 to 6 drops to be massaged in 3 times a day.

Aroma-Zone comment: Transcutol is a pharmaceutical preparation which is not widely used and which allows fatty substances such as essential oils to penetrate the skin easily. It can easily be replaced by a dry carrier oil such as Hazelnut, Kukui or Macadamia oil.

Stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa) (B. Boufflers)

Health & wellbeingMouth care

  • 50 ml Cistus ladanifera hydrosol
  • 50 ml Eucalyptus globulus hydrosol
  • 50 ml common myrtle hydrosol

Use: Make a mouthwash with this blend of hydrosols.

Strengthening contractions during labour (on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingProduct for pregnant or breastfeeding women

  • 0.5 ml Thymus satureioides essential oil
  • 1 ml Clove essential oil
  • 2 ml palmarosa essential oil
  • 0.5 ml Neroli essential oil
  • add 15 ml hazelnut oil

Uses: 6 to 8 drops in the lower back (sacral region) every 30 minutes until giving birth.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Bibliography

1

'Huiles essentielles - 2000 ans de découvertes aromathérapeutiques pour une médecine d'avenir'

Dominique Baudoux

2

'The Practice Of Aromatherapy'

Dr Jean Valnet - Éditions Maloine

3

'L'Aromathérapie exactement'

P. Franchomme and Dr D. Pénoël

4

'La bible de l'aromathérapie'

Nerys Purchon

5

'L'ABC des huiles essentielles'

Dr Telphon

6

"Aromatherapy"

Nelly Grosjean

7

"Les huiles essentielles pour votre santé"

G. Roulier

8

"Les cahiers pratiques de l'aromathérapie française - Pédiatrie"

Dominique Baudoux - Editions Amyris

9

Aroma-News newsletters

NARD Association

10

'Aromatherapy - Healing with essential oils'

Dominique Baudoux