Thyme White

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 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:    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.

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