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Article Series: Aromatherapy
Teach Me Some
Aromatherapy Benefits
Thyme
in Healing and Aromatherapy
Thyme has a definite role in aromatherapy.
Its scientific name is Thymus vulgaris and is steam distilled.
It is 100% pure organic essential oil. It is reddish brown
in color and it has a slightly oily and medium consistency.
The active ingredients of thyme are thymol, carvacrol, terpinene,
cymene, bornel, and linalool. Thyme was used in early civilizations
and both Dioscorides and Hippocrates described how thyme was
used. Thyme is distilled twice to remove any substances that
can be an irritant.
The first strength of the aroma is medium to strong. Thyme
is used in several ways for medicinal purposes. It
is known to help arthritis, cuts, flu, insect boys, lice, oily
skin,
poor circulation, dermatitis, colds, and sore throats. There
are many uses for this popular essential oil. The only safety
concerns are that it not be used in patients that suffer from
hypertension. It also can be an irritant to the skin and mucous
membrane. Thyme is from the same family as sage and is a strong
stimulant. As with all oils, the thyme oil is potent. Use only
as directed for maximum benefit.
Thyme can be used as a stimulant to the circulation and raise
low blood pressure. Thyme is also good for those who are feeling
drowsy, depressed, or fatigued. It’s an appetite stimulant
and is good for those that have been seriously ill. Thyme is
also known to stimulate the brain and improve memory.
There
are some wonderful benefits to using thyme. Diluted
in oil it is wonderful for a massage. Massage those parts that
you can reach, or have someone else massage any affected area.
It will help relieve sore muscles and minor pains of arthritis.
If you add six to eight drops in your bathwater and soak for
at least 10 minutes, you will sleep better that night. You
can use thyme as a steam inhalant by placing two drops of oil
in a steaming bowl of water, draping your head with a towel
and taking deep breaths. Using one drop while cooking can help
digest your food more efficiently.
Thyme is a strong antiseptic and is often used for disinfecting
hands before surgery. It is helpful in gastric infections.
Thyme is effective for treating all forms of infection. It’s
especially effective against mouth and throat infections, colds,
coughs, and sore throats. It can be used as an inhalant, mouthwash,
or gargle. Thyme is also good for mouth and gum infections.
There are so many uses for this essential oil, thyme is used
in cooking and aids digestion. It’s also good for urinary tract
antiseptic, and for use in treating infections in the bladder
and urinary tract.
Thyme is used also to ward
off infections. By stimulating
the production of white corpuscles, it increases the body’s
resistance to any organisms that are trying to attack from
the outside.
As well as the other benefits that thyme has, it can also
be used in hot compresses to relieve pain and joint pain related
to rheumatism. Used in hair rinses, it can also be used for
sores and wounds. In addition, because it is an antifungal
it can also be safely used for athlete’s feet.
Thyme is used in over-the-counter products such as Listerine
mouthwash and Vicks VapoRub. It is well-known for its antibacterial
and antifungal properties.
Thyme tea is often used for coughs from emphysema, bronchitis,
and even whooping cough. Tea made from thyme is also good for
colds and flu.
To make the tea you need two teaspoons of dried herb for each
cup of boiling water. Let it steep for ten minutes. You may
want to add sage to the tea if you have a nagging cough. Thyme
was an active ingredient in the over-the-counter cough syrup
called Pertussin. You can make the tea a little stronger and
it’s effective in treating sore gums.
There are many uses for this essential oil and its all-natural
essence makes it a wonderful addition to your essential oil
collection. With the many uses of thyme, wouldn’t it be a good
idea to stock up on this essential oil and seriously consider
some of the cures that can be gained from it. # # # # #
by SolveYourProblem.com
: 2006
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