The Plant
Plant part: Flowering Summit
Origin: France
An aromatic evergreen, Thyme is a genus of plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It comes in several varieties. Among the best-known are Common Thyme and Wild Thyme.
Thyme is a small plant that thrives in well-drained, sunny soil. As such, it is particularly fond of the Mediterranean.
Although the origin of its name is uncertain, it was used in ancient times by the Greeks and Romans as incense or perfume. From the Middle Ages onwards, its use spread as an aromatic and culinary aid.
Highly prized for its fragrance, it is also used in aromatherapy. Its virtues are mainly linked to the presence of phenols (thymol and carvacrol) and monoterpenols (geraniol, linalool, terpineol, thujanol), whose varying concentrations according to biotope and harvesting period determine six different chemotypes.
Sweet thyme is prized for its linalool content. Before winter, Sweet Thyme Hydrolat will help you prepare for winter ailments.
What are the benefits of Sweet Thyme?
Recognized for its numerous benefits for the skin, Sweet Thyme particularly facilitates the treatment of acne and pimples. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it can help reduce inflammation and redness associated with acne, while fighting the bacteria responsible for skin outbreaks.
Sweet Thyme is also beneficial for strengthening the immune system and preventing winter ailments.
Common questions
How to use Sweet Thyme?
An essential aroma in our kitchens, Sweet Thyme is known for its light fragrance.
In aromatherapy and phytotherapy, Sweet Thyme is renowned for its antibacterial and antiseptic effects. Recommended for skin, respiratory and digestive ailments, it can be used in a variety of ways:
-Essential Oil: Always diluted to avoid irritation, Sweet Thyme Essential Oil is suitable for a variety of uses:
1. cutaneous: Thyme linalool Essential Oil can be applied to the skin to soothe skin ailments;
2. orally: this oil can be diluted on a carrier for internal use. A few drops in a dish will also perfume your meat or fish dishes;
3. as a vapour or inhalation: Sweet Thyme essential oil helps breathing and generally combats winter ailments.
-Hydrolat: Although it has the same virtues as Essential Oil, Hydrolat is milder than Essential Oil and can be used by young and old alike.
-Infusion: Alone or in a blend of plants, Thyme leaves and flowers have been used for centuries as an infusion. To infuse, place a teaspoonful of leaves and flowers in a teapot, then pour in simmering water. Leave to infuse for a few minutes before drinking.
- Thyme mother tincture: Thyme mother tincture can be used to boost the immune system.
- Capsules or capsules: Thyme linalool is also available in capsule or supplement form, to be used as a course of treatment, often in combination with other herbs.
The Products
Sweet Thyme Hydrolat 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Essenciagua’s hand-distilled Sweet Thyme Hydrolat is a concentrate of natural goodness. Made from Thymus Vulgaris , a plant known since Antiquity for its many medicinal properties, we have chosen to distill Thyme harvested in France to guarantee its traceability and quality. This hydrolat is particularly effective for boosting immunity, especially in preparation for seasonal assaults due to damp or cold weather. It will be a good ally against various bacterial or viral infections and during...
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