Which Thyme essential oil should I choose?

Thyme essential oils differ in the nature of their dominant active ingredient, and therefore have different uses. Follow this short guide to choosing the right thyme essential oil.

Thyme CT thymol essential oil

Thyme CT essential oil is renowned for its antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties (the thymol itself is about 40% active). A variant of this essential oil is red thyme essential oil, which originates in Spain. It is therefore often cited in cases of skin parasites (against which it is particularly effective). Dermocaustic, thyme essential oil must be diluted (ideally in vegetable oil) before being applied to the skin. Of the 3 thyme essential oils, it's the most affordable in terms of price. Want to find out more? Click here to find out more about Thymol thyme essential oil or Red thyme essential oil.

Thyme CT thujanol essential oil

Thyme thujanol essential oil. This essential oil, naturally rich in thujanol (between 20 and 45% depending on origin), is reputed to be bactericidal, a powerful viricide, immunostimulant, hepatocyte stimulant, warming (through action on circulation), neurotonic, balancing (of medulla oblongata and cerebellum), hormone-like and antidiabetic. Unlike thymol thyme essential oil, thujanol thyme essential oil is non-aggressive and can be used purely externally. Click here to see all the indications for Thymus thujanol essential oil.

Thyme CT linalol essential oil

Thyme linalol essential oil (65 to 85%) has properties similar to those of thymol. It is a powerful general antiseptic, anti-infective (antiviral and antibacterial) and antifungal. Linalool thyme essential oil has additional properties: it is recognized as a vermifuge, tonic, neurotonic, uterotonic and aphrodisiac. Generally priced between the first two thyme essential oils, it is best used diluted. Its fragrance is sweeter and more flowery than the other two essential oils. Discover all the other properties and indications of linalool thyme essential oil.

CT geraniol thyme essential oil

Geraniol thyme essential oil (11 to 26% and geranyl acetate between 14 and 40%) has properties similar to geranium (Pelargonium asperum) or palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) essential oils. In addition to its anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties, geraniol thyme essential oil is a fluidifier and expectorant. It is also a uterotonic, neurotonic and cardiotonic.

CT borneol thyme essential oil

Borneol thyme essential oil (30% borneol)
A powerful general tonic and aphrodisiac, Borneol thyme essential oil is particularly recommended for combating general and sexual fatigue. Like all thymes, it is also a formidable anti-infectious essential oil.

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