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