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Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Thyme

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Thyme flowers
Thyme flowers
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Thyme oil comes from the flowers and leaves of the Thymus vulgaris plant. It has a sweet herbal scent.

Properties

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Thymus vulgaris essential oil.

Circulatory

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Increases blood pressure.

Emotional

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Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Improves memory and concentration.

Immunological

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Helps fight colds, flu and other infections.

Respiratory

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Eases asthma, catarrh, coughs and laryngitis.

Urological

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Relieves cystitis and urethritis.

Caution

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  • Don't use thyme oil during pregnancy.
  • Don't use if you have hypertension (high blood pressure).

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