Thyme Essential Oil

Paragon Alternative’s essential oils are selected and approved by  Sajid Ali, D.N.M. They are the purest and best essential oils available.

Thyme Essential Oil Origin and Extraction

Thyme Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves and flowers of the thyme herb, using the process of steam distillation. Thyme is a perennial and grows best in hot climates with bright sun. It is native to Europe, with France, Spain and Morocco being the primary producers today. The plant’s botanical name is Thymus vulgaris.

Thyme Essential Oil Indications/Uses  

Thyme Oil has powerful antiseptic and antibacterial qualities, making it an excellent choice for preventing and treating bacterial infections and ailments. Some studies show it may be an effective as well as cost-effective weapon to combat superbugs, including MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureu).  MRSA is resistant to many antibiotics.

Thyme Oil is antirheumatic, meaning it is an effective treatment for arthritis, rheumatism and gout. Having diuretic properties, it encourages the removal of toxins through urine, and being a stimulant, it stimulates blood circulation.

Being a tonic, Thyme Essential Oil supports overall health and shores up the immune system.

Its cardiac properties contribute to heart health by helping the valves function at an optimal level. Being anti-spasmodic, Thyme Oil relaxes the blood vessels and helps to lower blood pressure. The tonic properties strengthen heart muscles. 

Thyme Oil’s carminative properties, combined with its anti-spasmodic properties, prevent the formation of excess gas in the intestines and help move existing gas downward in a healthy manner. Intestinal gas can contribute to a great many ailments and challenges, and should not be take lightly.

The diuretic qualities increase urination, (thereby removing toxins from the body). This also  helps with weight management, helps to lower blood pressure, reduces fat and assists the digestive processes.

As an emenagogue, Thyme Oil eases symptoms related to menstruation or menopause.

This product is an expectorant, helping the body rid itself of phlegm and mucus in event of upper respiratory infections. Also having bechic properties, it can help the body fight other chest infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis and pneumonia – without the worrisome side effects of many powerful antibiotics.

Thyme Oil’s hypertensive properties make it helpful for persons who have low blood pressure.

Thyme Essential Oil also helps remove worms and parasites, combats depression, boosts memory and alleviates symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Thyme Essential Oil is antispasmodic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, bactericidal, bechic, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge product.

Thyme Essential Oil Contra Indications

Thyme Essential Oil should be diluted, as skin reactions and allergies may result.  Test before using.

Thyme Oil should not be consumed internally. Side effects of internal use can include dizziness, nausea, lowered body temperature and damage to the heart and lungs.

Thyme Essential Oil should be avoided by persons with high blood pressure and hyperthyroidism. Pregnant women should avoid this oil as it induces menstrual flow. Do not administer it to children or animals.

Essential Oils are natural, contracted oils that have the fragrance of the plant from which they originated. Most typically, the oils are extracted from the plant through distillation. In many cases, the distillation process involves the use of steam.  As steam passes through the plant’s stems, seeds, flowers or leaves, it assists in vaporizing the volatile compounds.

While essential oils have various uses, they have a long documented history of medicinal value. Essential Oils can support overall health, act as a treatment or remedy for various medical or psychological conditions or help prevent infections and illness.

Essential Oils should not be used on animals as they can have adverse effects.

Our Philosophy of Health and Well-Being

Our philosophy and approach is to facilitate health by balancing and restoring the body’s systems to optimal well-being. Hence, rather than treating symptoms or diseases, we aim to reduce and remove blockages to overall health. 

Sources

Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil

Organic Facts

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/thyme-essential-oil.html

101 Herbs

http://www.101herbs.com/thyme-oil.html

Mercola.com

http://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/thyme-oil.aspx