Thyme White

Scientific Name:  Thymus zygis

Country of Origin:  USA

Synonyms:  T. aestivus, T.ilerdensis, T.webbianus, T.valentianus, French thyme, Garden thyme, Red Thyme, White Thyme

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 well with:  Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Juniper, Lemon, Niaouli, Mandarin, Melissa, Rosemary and Tea Tree.

Safety Precautions:  White thyme is not a 'complete' oil.  This type generally less toxic, non-irritant, with less possibility of sensitization - safe for use on skin and with children - than it's red counterpart.

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.