Species:	Origin:	Extraction Process
Thymus vulgaris	UK	Steam Distilled

Extraction Description	Scent Description
Obtained by the steam distillation of the flowering plant.	Sweet, green fresh, mild scent

General Description
Thyme English Grown. For use on the skin lemon thyme is more gentle (See 128 Lemon Thyme for alternative). Useful after sports activities or as athletic massage. Useful to vaporise as a Winter oil.

Properties
Antibacterial, antiseptic. Muscle ease.

Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.

What other people think
Another traditional use of Thyme has been in treating colds, coughs and sore throats, and here again the 'old wives' knew what they were about, for Thyme is an excellent pulmonary disinfectant, useful for all respiratory infections. - excerpt from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.