Thyme Red

Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris

Country of Origin: Spain

Synonyms: T.aestivus, T.ilerdensis, T.webbianus, T.valentianus, French thyme, garden thyme, red thyme oil, white thyme oil.

Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatie)

Plant Parts Used: Herb/ Flowers and leaves

Extraction Method: Distillation

Physical Characteristics: Red, brown or orange liquid.

Dominant Note(s): Top to middle

Aroma: Rather sweet and strongly herbal fragrance.

Main Constituents: Thymol and carvacrol (up to 60%), cymene, terpinene, camphene, borneol, linalol: depending on the source may also contain geraniol, citral and thuyanol.

Blends With: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Juniper, Lemon, Niaouli, Mandarin, Melissa, Rosemary, Tea Tree.

Safety Precautions: Red Thyme oil contains large amounts of toxic phenols (carvacrol and thymol) which can irritate mucous membranes, cause dermal irritation and possibly sensitization,

Use in moderation, in low dilution only and avoid during pregnancy.

ATTENTION: Alypsis Inc products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.