Thyme

Thought to impart courage to its bearer, Thyme was given to knights and warriors before they went into battle by ladies of the Middle Ages. During this same period, Thyme was often placed beneath pillows to help promote a peaceful sleep and to ward off nightmares. The ancient Greeks used Thyme in their baths and burned it as an incense in their temples while the Egyptians used it in their traditional ceremonies. Today, Thyme is commonly used as a seasoning, but it also produces a potent essential oil that has cleansing effects for the skin; however, due to its high thymol content, Thyme should be diluted with a carrier oil before application.

Uses

Cosmetic

• Add to shampoo for youthful looking hair.
• Add five drops to a warm footbath to improve feet’s appearance. 
• Combine with four ounces of water and gargle to freshen breathe. 
• Incorporate with Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing chest massage.
• Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil then apply to targeted areas on the skin to clean skin.

Food

• Add two to three drops as a flavoring in marinades.  

Household

Plant Part
    Leaf

Aromatic Description
    Warm, herbaceous, floral, powdery