Thyme, Benchmark Essential Oil (Thymus zygis)
Overview
Thyme, Benchmark may also be referred to as Spanish thyme or white thyme. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the flowers, leaves.
Essential Facts
- Aroma Description:
- Common Name(s): Spanish thyme or white thyme
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Synonyms(s) for Thymus zygis: Origanum zygis, Thymus angustifolius
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- Botanical Genus: Thymus
- Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols, Phenols
- Perfumery Note: Middle
- Indigenous Country: England
- Cultivation: Unsprayed
- Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
- Part Typically Used: Flowers, Leaves
- Shelf Life: 10 years
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Conservation Status:
[LC] Least Concern
- Ethically and sustainably sourced
- Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:
Therapeutic Benefits of Thyme, Benchmark:
Analgesic Anti-anxiety Anti-arthritic Anti-asthmatic Anti-bacterial Anti-fungal Anti-infectious Anti-inflammatory Anti-microbial Anti-oxidant Anti-septic Anti-viral Calming Cicatrisant CNS sedative Cooling Immuno-stimulant Tonic Wound healing
Traditional Folklore
Traditional Folklore of Thyme, Benchmark:
The name thyme originates from the Greek word “thymon” meaning to fumigate. It is also thought to be derived from another Greek work “thumus” meaning courage. The thyme plant was associated with bravery. Roman soldiers bathed in a bath infused with the herb before going into battle. And for the knights of the Crusades, thyme was sewn into their scarves. This is what Nicholas Culpeper wrote about “It is a noble strengthener of the lungs, as notable a one as grows; neither is there scarce a better remedy growing for that disease in children which they commonly call the chin-cough, than it is. It purges the body of phlegm, and is an excellent remedy for shortness of breath. It kills worms in the belly, and being a notable herb of Venus, provokes the terms, gives safe and speedy delivery to women in travail, and brings away the after birth. It is so harmless you need not fear the use of it. An ointment made of it takes away hot swellings and warts, helps the sciatica and dullness of sight, and takes away pains and hardness of the spleen. Tis excellent for those that are troubled with the gout. It eases pains in the loins and hips. The herb taken any way inwardly, comforts the stomach much, and expels wind.”
Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities
Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Thyme, Benchmark:
4th Chakra - Unconditional Love 7th Chakra - Higher Information Balancing Clarity Energizing Protective Purifying
Articles
Thyme, Benchmark Articles or Publications:
- PubMed: Anti-Giardia activity of phenolic-rich essential oils: effects of Thymbra capitata, Origanum virens, Thymus zygis subsp. sylvestris, and Lippia graveolens on trophozoites growth, viability, adherence, and ultrastructure.
- PubMed: Effects of essential oils on the growth of Giardia lamblia trophozoites.