Botanical Name - Thymus zygis
Aroma - Strong and herbaceous
Extraction - Steam distillation. Red thyme oil is a crude distillate and has a high phenol percentage. Mild thyme oil, on the other hand, is obtained by re-distilling the red oil and yields a lower phenol content.
Part of Plant - Flowering tops
Country of Origin - Spain
Chemical Constituents - Thymol, paracymene, gamma-terpinene
Caution - Practitioner advice is recommended before use. Avoid during pregnancy or with high blood pressure.
Uses - Powerful, warming and anti-microbial. Use sparingly.
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Organic Certificate - This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association, which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association’s standards exceed the UK government's minimum requirements for organic products in many areas but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.