Red thyme
🌿 Description
Red thyme essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops of Thymus zygis . Renowned for centuries for its medicinal properties, it is distinguished by its powerful, purifying and toning action, ideal for cold weather and targeted treatments.
⭐ Strengths
• Broad-spectrum antiseptic 🛡️
• Expectorant and respiratory aid 😮💨
• Anti-infective (bacteria, viruses, fungi) 🧫
• Immune system booster 💪
• General tonic & digestive support 🌿
🤝 Synergy ideas
• Breathing : Ravintsara, Eucalyptus radiata
• Purification & defenses : Tea Tree, Niaouli
• Digestion/bloating : Lemon, Peppermint (always dilute)
• Blemish-prone skin (localized spot) : True lavender, rose geranium
📋 Technical specifications
Botanical name: Thymus zygis
Distilled parts: Leaves and flowering tops
Extraction method: Complete steam distillation
Origin: 🇪🇸 Spain / 🇲🇦 Morocco (depending on batch)
Olfactory profile: Aromatic, herbaceous, warm, phenolic
Dominant chemotype: Thymol (with p-cymene, carvacrol)
Color: Pale yellow to amber
Format: 11 ml
Manufacturing: Bottled by Biocos Canada
🧪 Instructions for use
• Skin massage (localized) : dilute up to 5% max in a vegetable oil (e.g. 1 drop EO for 19 drops VO) for chest/back friction or targeted areas.
• Breathing : gentle inhalation or short, airy diffusion (mixed with gentler essential oils).
• Digestion : abdominal massage (always diluted) in circular movements.
• Supporting the body's defenses : very localized and diluted spot application.